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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Birr in Birr, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Birr, Birr

St Patrick's Day breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Birr self catering accommodation in Birr, County Offaly 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 Birr start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Birr


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Ardfinnan in Knockmealdown Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ardfinnan, Knockmealdown Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ardfinnan self catering accommodation in Knockmealdown Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardfinnan start from £129 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardfinnan


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

The Hen House in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Hen House, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Hen House self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Hen House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hen House start from £227 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hen House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Adamstown in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Adamstown, Nr Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Adamstown self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford 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 . Adamstown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adamstown start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adamstown


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

Terrerath in New Ross Town, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Terrerath, New Ross Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Terrerath self catering accommodation in New Ross Town, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Terrerath start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Terrerath


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 7. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £581 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Gap Of Dunloe in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Gap Of Dunloe, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Gap Of Dunloe self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, 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 fishing . Prices at Gap Of Dunloe start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gap Of Dunloe


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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