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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Sligo in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Sligo, nr Sligo Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Sligo self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Sligo start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sligo


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Spanish Point in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Coleraine in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Coleraine, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Coleraine self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Coleraine is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Coleraine start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coleraine


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

Gweedore in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Gweedore, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Gweedore self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gweedore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Gweedore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gweedore start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore


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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Louisburgh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dundrum in Galtee Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Dundrum, Galtee Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Dundrum self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 2. 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 . Dundrum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dundrum start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dundrum


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Doonaha in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonaha, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonaha self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonaha is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doonaha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonaha start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonaha


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Rosslare in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Strand

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

 

 

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