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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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 . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Keel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Keel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keel start from £308 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

Meadowbrook in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Prices at Bundoran start from £333 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach

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 . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Oldcastle in Lough Crew, County Meath, Ireland-East

Oldcastle, Lough Crew

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Oldcastle self catering accommodation in Lough Crew, County Meath sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Oldcastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oldcastle start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oldcastle


Pet friendly

Thomastown in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Thomastown, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Thomastown self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Thomastown is close to the beach. Thomastown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thomastown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thomastown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps . This Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carraroe is close to the beach. Carraroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraroe start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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