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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Ash Cottage in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Ash Cottage, Enniskillen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Ash Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh 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. Activities close by include fishing . Ash Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £242 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballinlough in Plains of Mayo, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Ballinlough, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Ballinlough self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Roscommon sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinlough start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinlough


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Adamstown in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Adamstown, Nr Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Adamstown self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Adamstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adamstown start from £172 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adamstown


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Dunfanaghy in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Youghal in Youghal Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Youghal, Youghal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Youghal self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Youghal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Youghal start from £221 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Youghal


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by 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 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunkineely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


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

Ballybofey in Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballybofey, Blue Stack Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballybofey self catering accommodation in Blue Stack Mountains, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballybofey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballybofey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballybofey start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybofey


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

Duncannon in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ballina in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballina, River Moy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballina self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick 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 . Prices at Galbally start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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