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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Duncannon in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

The Parlour in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Parlour, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Parlour self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Parlour start from £269 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Parlour


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes is close to the beach. Prices at Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cove Beach Holiday Homes


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Luxury self catering

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Fenit in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fenit, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fenit self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fenit is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fenit start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at St Helens Bay start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Killala in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killala does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killala start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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