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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Castlebellingham in East Coast, County Louth, Ireland-East

Castlebellingham, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Castlebellingham self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Louth 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 fishing . Prices at Castlebellingham start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebellingham


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Trim in Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, Boyne Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in Boyne Valley, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Bunacurry in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bunacurry, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bunacurry self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bunacurry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bunacurry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunacurry start from £573 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunacurry


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

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 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £321 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

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Omagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Caherdaniel in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Caherdaniel start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Luxury self catering

 

 

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