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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Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dublin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dublin start from £1302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


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

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Loughrea self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway 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 . Loughrea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loughrea start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loughrea


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford, County Louth sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carlingford start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


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

Glenties in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glenties, Glenties

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glenties self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Glenties does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenties start from £123 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenties


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Omeath start from £781 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Portnablagh in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portnablagh, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portnablagh self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portnablagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portnablagh start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portnablagh


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

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

Carrigtohill in Cork City, County Cork, Ireland-South

Carrigtohill, Cork City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Carrigtohill self catering accommodation in Cork City, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrigtohill start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrigtohill


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Curracloe, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Curracloe self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Curracloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Curracloe start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curracloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

 

 

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