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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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 . This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ardrahan in Nr Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ardrahan, Nr Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ardrahan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardrahan is close to the beach. Ardrahan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardrahan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardrahan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Dungloe in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mountshannon start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Fishing close by Golf close by

Derrynahona Cottage in Ballinaglera, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Derrynahona Cottage, Ballinaglera

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Derrynahona Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinaglera, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derrynahona Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derrynahona Cottage start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrynahona Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Milltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Milltown, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Milltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Milltown is close to the beach. Milltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milltown start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milltown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Ballydarrig House in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballydarrig House, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballydarrig House self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballydarrig House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydarrig House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Graiguenamanagh in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Graiguenamanagh, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Graiguenamanagh self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Graiguenamanagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Graiguenamanagh start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Graiguenamanagh


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

 

 

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