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?
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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Armoy, Antrim Coast
St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North
Armoy self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Armoy is close to the beach. Prices at Armoy start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Armoy
Portmagee, Ring of Kerry
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Portmagee 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 golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee
Abbeyfeale, River Feale
St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South
Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £330 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale
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
Mountshannon, Lough Derg
St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West
Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mountshannon start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon
Meadowbrook, Fethard-On-Sea
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Meadowbrook self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Meadowbrook does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Meadowbrook start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meadowbrook
Kenmare, Kenmare
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South
Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry 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 . Prices at Kenmare start from £456 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare
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
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
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
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
Holiday Cottages Dublin
Cottages Ireland - northern counties
Cottages Ireland- southern counties
Cottages Ireland - eastern counties
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