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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Tullymore in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tullymore, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tullymore self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tullymore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tullymore start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullymore


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Rathmore, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Rathmore self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. 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 . Rathmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmore


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

Carrick in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrick is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrick start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


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

Drumshanbo in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumshanbo, Carrick-on-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumshanbo self catering accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Drumshanbo start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumshanbo


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests, Belle Isle Estate

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests self catering accommodation in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh sleeps 10. This 5 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 8 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests start from £1483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests


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

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ventry start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


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

Ballinamore in Fisherman's Paradise, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Ballinamore, Fisherman's Paradise

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Ballinamore self catering accommodation in Fisherman's Paradise, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinamore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamore start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Headford in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Headford, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Headford self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Headford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Headford start from £381 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Headford


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Bunratty in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bunratty, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bunratty self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Bunratty start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunratty


Sleeps 6

Dunmanway in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork 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 . Prices at Dunmanway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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