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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Lettermacaward in Gwebarra Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Lettermacaward, Gwebarra Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Lettermacaward self catering accommodation in Gwebarra Bay, County Donegal 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 Lettermacaward start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermacaward


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Foxford in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Foxford, River Moy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Foxford self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 5. 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 . Foxford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxford start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £319 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Whitegate in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Whitegate, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Whitegate self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Whitegate does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Whitegate start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitegate


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Riverchapel in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverchapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverchapel start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel


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

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

Doonaha in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonaha, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonaha self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonaha is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doonaha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonaha start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonaha


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Inch, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

 

 

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