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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New Ross in New Ross Town, County Wexford, Ireland-South

New Ross, New Ross Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

New Ross self catering accommodation in New Ross Town, County Wexford sleeps 2. 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 fishing . New Ross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at New Ross start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Ross


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Beaufort in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Gap of Dunloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Gap of Dunloe, County Kerry 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 Beaufort start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilmoganny in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Kilmoganny, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Kilmoganny self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilmoganny start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmoganny


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

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 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 . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waterville start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Gowran in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Gowran, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Gowran self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Gowran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gowran start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gowran


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Drumshanbo in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumshanbo, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumshanbo self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Drumshanbo start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumshanbo


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilmacoo in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kilmacoo, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kilmacoo self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilmacoo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmacoo start from £142 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmacoo


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dingle start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 2 Golf close by

Newcastle in dundrum bay, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, dundrum bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in dundrum bay, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Newcastle start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newcastle


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

 

 

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