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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Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg 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 . It also has Internet access. Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballydehob in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballydehob is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballydehob does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballydehob start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glengarriff in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengarriff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengarriff start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


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

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £266 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Claremorris is close to the beach. Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg 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 . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Laragh in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Laragh, Glendalough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Laragh self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow 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 Laragh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laragh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Recess in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Recess, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Recess self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Recess does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Recess start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Recess


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

 

 

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