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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Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


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

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cleggan is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cleggan start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


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

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skibbereen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Skibbereen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skibbereen start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


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

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Dungarvan start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosmuc start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carlingford is close to the beach. Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 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. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Kilmore Quay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmore Quay, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmore Quay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilmore Quay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilmore Quay start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmore Quay


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Keel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keel start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Moyasta in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Moyasta, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Moyasta self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Moyasta start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

 

 

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