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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Ballintubber in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballintubber, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballintubber self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballintubber start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintubber


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Eyeries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Eyeries start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eyeries


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

Clifden in Connemarra, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemarra

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemarra, County Galway sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kenmare start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Drinagh in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Drinagh, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Drinagh self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Drinagh start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drinagh


Sleeps 8 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Aglish in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Dungarvan Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 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 fishing . Prices at Aglish start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Keel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keel start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

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

 

 

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