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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Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Luxury self catering

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £381 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Bannow, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bannow is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bannow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow


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

Oughterard in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Oughterard, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Oughterard self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Oughterard start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oughterard


Sleeps 8 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

Bunacurry in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bunacurry, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bunacurry self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 14. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bunacurry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Bunacurry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunacurry start from £573 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunacurry


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

 

 

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