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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Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 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. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Kenmare start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Bunratty in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bunratty, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bunratty self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Bunratty start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunratty


Sleeps 6

Station Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Station Cottage, Ballydehob

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Station Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Station Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seascape in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seascape, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seascape 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 Seascape start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Trasna na dTonnta in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Trasna na dTonnta, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Trasna na dTonnta self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Trasna na dTonnta start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trasna na dTonnta


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

198 St Helens Bay in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

198 St Helens Bay, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

198 St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 198 St Helens Bay start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 198 St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caitlins Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Caitlins Cottage, Clashmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Caitlins Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Caitlins Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caitlins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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