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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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

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

Finnea Lakeland in Cavan, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Finnea Lakeland, Cavan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Finnea Lakeland self catering accommodation in Cavan, County Cavan sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Finnea Lakeland start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finnea Lakeland


Ideal for a romantic break

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Ardfert in Tralee Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ardfert, Tralee Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ardfert self catering accommodation in Tralee Bay, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardfert is close to the beach. Prices at Ardfert start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardfert


Close to the Beach

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

Church View in Straffan, County Kildare, Ireland East

Church View, Straffan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KildareIreland East

Church View self catering accommodation in Straffan, County Kildare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Church View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Redcross start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Golf close by

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

Mallow in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £199 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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