St Patrick's Day Weekend Breaks, Short Breaks and Holidays in Ireland

St Patrick's Day is celebrated in more countries around the world than any other so where better to celebrate it on the 17th March than in Ireland itself, on a cottage short break or self catering holiday?

St Patrick's Day Cottage Breaks in Ireland

Saint Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland and is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. St Patrick's Day was made an official feast day in the 17th Century but over time it has become associated with everything Irish, celebrating the Irish culture and you can expect there to be lots of shamrocks and green & gold everywhere you look! Most importantly, to those who celebrate its intended meaning, St. Patrick's Day is a traditional day for spiritual renewal and offering prayers for missionaries worldwide.

St Patrick's is an exciting time to visit Ireland with lots to see and do including festivals, parades and parties. Of course if you want to head to the biggest party of all head for the Dublin St Patrick's Festival a 4 day extravaganza that is enjoyed by over a million people each year. In 2012 the Festival runs between the 14th-18th March and you can find out more on the Festival website.

If you are looking for some inspiration for your St Patrick's Day break check out the some of the self catering accommodation below - including cottages and apartments- which you can view, check availability and book online.

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Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Port Laoise in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Port Laoise, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Port Laoise self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Port Laoise does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Port Laoise start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Port Laoise


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Callan in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Callan, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Callan self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Callan start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £235 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kinvarra in Atlantic Coast, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kinvarra start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonakilty start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £787 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

 

 

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