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 Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 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 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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 5. 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 . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Redcross start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Blarney in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Blarney, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Blarney self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blarney start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blarney


Sleeps 4 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 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. 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 £321 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 Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Claremorris is close to the beach. Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. 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 . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


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

Moylough in North East Galway, County Galway, Ireland-West

Moylough, North East Galway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Moylough self catering accommodation in North East Galway, County Galway sleeps 10. This 5 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 . Prices at Moylough start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moylough


Sleeps 10 or more Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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