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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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 ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £313 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 Internet WIFI available

Glenties in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Dungloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenties does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenties start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


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

Ballyedmond in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballyedmond, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballyedmond self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyedmond start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyedmond


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow 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 . Prices at Shillelagh start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyduff start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

No 20 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 20 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 20 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 20 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 20 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Jimeens in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Jimeens, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Jimeens self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jimeens start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jimeens


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Castlegregory

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brewsterfield Lodge House in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Bandon, County Cork, Ireland South

The Coach House, Bandon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Bandon, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Coach House start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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