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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Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clifden start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bannow Bay Estuary in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Bannow Bay Estuary, Nr Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow Bay Estuary self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bannow Bay Estuary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow Bay Estuary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow Bay Estuary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Banna in Banna Beach, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Banna, Banna Beach

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Banna self catering accommodation in Banna Beach, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Banna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Banna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Banna start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banna


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

The Parlour in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Parlour, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Parlour self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Parlour start from £269 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Parlour


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Kilkieran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilkieran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkieran start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glenties in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Glenties start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Lauragh is close to the beach. Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waterville start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by

 

 

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