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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Cleggan is close to the beach. Cleggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cleggan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Close to the Beach

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Skibbereen is close to the beach. Prices at Skibbereen start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Close to the Beach

Bramble Court House in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court House, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court House self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bramble Court House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court House start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean View Apartment in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View Apartment, Quilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View Apartment self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ocean View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View Apartment start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Tuam in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tuam, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tuam self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tuam start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuam


Golf close by

Lacken in Killala Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Lacken, Killala Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Lacken self catering accommodation in Killala Bay, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lacken is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lacken does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lacken start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lacken


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Carragh Lake in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Carragh Lake, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Carragh Lake self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carragh Lake is close to the beach. Prices at Carragh Lake start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carragh Lake


Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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