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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kells in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Kells, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Kells self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom 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 . Kells does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kells start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kells


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Gort in The Burren, County Galway, Ireland-West

Gort, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Gort self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 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 Gort start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gort


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Camp in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Camp, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Camp self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 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. Camp is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Camp start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camp


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killorglin start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Delphi in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Delphi, Delphi Adventure Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

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

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo 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 . Achill Island does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Achill Island start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


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

 

 

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