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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25 Ard Cahir in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

25 Ard Cahir, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

25 Ard Cahir self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 25 Ard Cahir does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 25 Ard Cahir start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 25 Ard Cahir


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Close to the Beach

Clooney in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Clooney, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Clooney self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Clooney is close to the beach. Clooney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clooney start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clooney


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Pet friendly Fishing close by

Lacken in Killala Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Lacken, Killala Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Lacken self catering accommodation in Killala Bay, County Mayo sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Lacken is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Lacken does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lacken start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lacken


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

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

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

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

Craughwell in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Craughwell, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Craughwell self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Craughwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craughwell start from £351 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craughwell


Pet friendly Golf close by

 

 

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