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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Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


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

Crookhaven in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Mizen Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Crookhaven self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Crookhaven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Crookhaven start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crookhaven


Sleeps 6 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

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £227 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £320 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Drummin in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Drummin, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Drummin self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Drummin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drummin start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drummin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 34. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £1041 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


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

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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


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

Eyeries in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Eyeries, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Eyeries self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Eyeries does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Eyeries start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eyeries


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Partry in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Partry, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Partry self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Partry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Partry start from £597 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Partry


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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