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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Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, 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 . Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughrea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Poulnasherry Lodge in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Poulnasherry Lodge, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Poulnasherry Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Poulnasherry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poulnasherry Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poulnasherry Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Davidson Cottage in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland North

Davidson Cottage, Burtonport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Davidson Cottage self catering accommodation in Burtonport, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Davidson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Davidson Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davidson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Tirlaughan Brae in Carrigart, County Donegal, Ireland North

1 Tirlaughan Brae, Carrigart

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

1 Tirlaughan Brae self catering accommodation in Carrigart, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1 Tirlaughan Brae start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Tirlaughan Brae


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Radharc Na Mara in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Radharc Na Mara, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Radharc Na Mara in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc Na Mara start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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