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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Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballylickey start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


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

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


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

Rathnure in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rathnure, Blackstairs Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rathnure self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Rathnure does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Mayobridge in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Annagry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


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

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Omagh start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Valentia Island in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia Island, Valentia Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia Island self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Valentia Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Valentia Island start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia Island


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

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . 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 £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Castlebellingham in East Coast, County Louth, Ireland-East

Castlebellingham, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Castlebellingham self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Louth 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 fishing . Prices at Castlebellingham start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebellingham


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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