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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Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydavid start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


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

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


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

Cahir in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cahir, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cahir self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Cahir does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahir start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahir


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Aghabullogue, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Aghabullogue self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aghabullogue start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghabullogue


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Macroom, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Macroom self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Macroom start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Macroom


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


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

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo 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 . Mulranny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mulranny start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Callan in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Callan, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Callan self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Callan start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Caherdaniel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherdaniel start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


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

Ballacolla in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Ballacolla, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Ballacolla self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballacolla does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballacolla start from £219 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballacolla


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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