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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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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waterville start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Lisnaskea in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by

Knockananna in East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Knockananna, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Knockananna self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Knockananna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knockananna start from £317 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockananna


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


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

Rathmullan in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Lough Swilly

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £552 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Fethard-On-Sea in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Fethard-On-Sea, Hook Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Fethard-On-Sea self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Fethard-On-Sea is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fethard-On-Sea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fethard-On-Sea start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard-On-Sea


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

Baltinglass in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Baltinglass, Wicklow Gap

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Baltinglass self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow 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 Baltinglass start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltinglass


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ventry start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach 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 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

Kinnagoe Bay in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kinnagoe Bay, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kinnagoe Bay self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kinnagoe Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kinnagoe Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinnagoe Bay start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinnagoe Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

 

 

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