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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Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Spiddal is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Spiddal start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rathmullan in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rathmullan, Lough Swilly

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rathmullan self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathmullan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rathmullan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmullan start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmullan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portstewart start from £360 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Castleblaney in Castleblayney, County Monaghan, Ireland-East

Castleblaney, Castleblayney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MonaghanIreland-East

Castleblaney self catering accommodation in Castleblayney, County Monaghan sleeps 8. 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 fishing . Castleblaney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleblaney start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleblaney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lettermullen in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermullen, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermullen self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lettermullen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lettermullen start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermullen


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Callan in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Callan, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Callan self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Callan start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Piltown in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Piltown, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Piltown self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 1 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 . Piltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Piltown start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Piltown


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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