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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Duncormick in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Partry in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Partry, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Partry self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Partry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partry start from £597 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partry


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ballintubber in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballintubber, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballintubber self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballintubber start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintubber


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Ferns in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ferns, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ferns self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ferns start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferns


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cullenstown in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Cullenstown, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Cullenstown self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cullenstown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cullenstown start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullenstown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Carnlough in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carnlough start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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