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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Riverchapel in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Riverchapel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverchapel start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel


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

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Aughrim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aughrim start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cahersiveen start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


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

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 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Lahinch in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Lahinch, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Lahinch self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment 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 £212 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lahinch


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

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kenmare start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Abbey in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Abbey, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Abbey self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway 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 . Abbey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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