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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Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


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

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

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


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

Lahinch in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Lahinch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lahinch start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

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

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 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

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


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

 

 

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