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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Stradbally in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Stradbally, Stradbally

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Stradbally self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Stradbally is close to the beach. Prices at Stradbally start from £228 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stradbally


Close to the Beach

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps . This luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in killybegs, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Carragh Lake in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Carragh Lake, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Carragh Lake self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carragh Lake is close to the beach. Prices at Carragh Lake start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carragh Lake


Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Ballina in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ballina, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


Fishing close by Golf close by

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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

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

 

 

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