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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Graiguenamanagh in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Graiguenamanagh, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Graiguenamanagh self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Graiguenamanagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Graiguenamanagh start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Graiguenamanagh


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bell Harbour is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bell Harbour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bell Harbour start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Dungloe in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

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

Carrick in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

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


Close to the Beach

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Enniscrone start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Bantry in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Bantry, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Bantry self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bantry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bantry start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bantry


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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