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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Portnablagh in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portnablagh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portnablagh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portnablagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portnablagh start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portnablagh


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

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 3. 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 £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £257 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Loft in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Loft, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Loft self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Loft start from £323 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing 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

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Cromane, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cromane 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 . Cromane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cromane start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cromane


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

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilmuckridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

 

 

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