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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Drummin in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Drummin, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Drummin self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Drummin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummin start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Cushendall in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Glens of Antrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


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

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

Cong in Lough Corrib, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cong start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Milford in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Milford, Mulroy Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Milford self catering accommodation in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Milford is close to the beach. Prices at Milford start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milford


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Dunquin in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dunquin, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dunquin self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunquin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunquin start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunquin


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

Cloone in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Cloone, Lough Rynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Cloone self catering accommodation in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Cloone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloone start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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