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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Hollywood in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Hollywood, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Hollywood self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Hollywood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollywood start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollywood


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

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portsalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portsalon start from £292 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


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

Dunfanaghy in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Fethard-On-Sea in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Fethard-On-Sea, Hook Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Fethard-On-Sea self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Fethard-On-Sea is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fethard-On-Sea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fethard-On-Sea start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard-On-Sea


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

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £303 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Clogheen in Clonmel, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Clogheen, Clonmel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Clogheen self catering accommodation in Clonmel, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Clogheen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clogheen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clogheen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballinlough in Plains of Mayo, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Ballinlough, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Ballinlough self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Roscommon 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 Ballinlough start from £211 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinlough


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carndonagh in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carndonagh, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carndonagh self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. 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 . Carndonagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carndonagh start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carndonagh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Cong in Lough Corrib, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Mayo 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 Cong start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


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

 

 

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