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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Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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

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

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Muckross start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


2 Oakwood Manor in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Oakwood Manor, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Oakwood Manor self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Oakwood Manor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Oakwood Manor start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Oakwood Manor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Brittas Bay start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


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

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

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

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 . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fethard-On-Sea is close to the beach. Prices at Fethard-On-Sea start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard-On-Sea


Close to the Beach

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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