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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Eyeries in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Eyeries, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Eyeries self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 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 . Eyeries does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eyeries start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eyeries


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

Ballina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballina, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


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

Downings in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


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

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Roosky in River Shannon, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Roosky, River Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Roosky self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Roscommon sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roosky is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roosky does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roosky start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roosky


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

Kilkieran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilkieran, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilkieran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkieran is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilkieran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkieran start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkieran


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, 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 . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone 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 . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

 

 

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