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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Crannog Cottage in Gortahork, County Donegal, Ireland North

Crannog Cottage, Gortahork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Crannog Cottage self catering accommodation in Gortahork, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crannog Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crannog Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crannog Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Fethard-On-Sea in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Fethard-On-Sea, Hook Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Fethard-On-Sea self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fethard-On-Sea is close to the beach. Prices at Fethard-On-Sea start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard-On-Sea


Close to the Beach

Derrynahona Cottage in Ballinaglera, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Derrynahona Cottage, Ballinaglera

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Derrynahona Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinaglera, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derrynahona Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derrynahona Cottage start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrynahona Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

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

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Waterville is close to the beach. Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

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

 

 

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