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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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

Kerrykeel in Carrowkeel, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kerrykeel, Carrowkeel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kerrykeel self catering accommodation in Carrowkeel, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kerrykeel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kerrykeel start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kerrykeel


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rossaraune in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rossaraune, Claremorris

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rossaraune self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rossaraune does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossaraune start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossaraune


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dingle is close to the beach. Prices at Dingle start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Close to the Beach

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps . This Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roundstone is close to the beach. Prices at Roundstone start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Creveen Lodge in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Creveen Lodge, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Creveen Lodge in Ireland South has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Creveen Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creveen Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creveen Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlegregory start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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 ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


Pet friendly 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

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

 

 

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