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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Mulranny in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Rathdrum in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Glendalough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rathdrum start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Prices at Cornamona start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


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

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 8. This 5 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 Newtownstewart start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 luxury 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 Luxury self catering

Valentia Island in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valentia Island start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Partry in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Partry, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Partry self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Partry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partry start from £597 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partry


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Castletownbere in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownbere, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownbere self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownbere is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castletownbere start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownbere


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

 

 

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