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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Riverstown in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Lough Arrow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverstown start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mountrath in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Mountrath, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Mountrath self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois 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 . Prices at Mountrath start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountrath


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

Ballincarrig in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballincarrig, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballincarrig self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 14. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballincarrig start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballincarrig


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests, Enniskillen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests start from £2175 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Downing in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downing, Rosguil Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downing self catering accommodation in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Downing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Downing start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downing


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Banbridge in Lough Neagh, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Down sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Banbridge start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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