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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Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


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

Tullymore in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tullymore, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tullymore self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tullymore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tullymore start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullymore


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

Creeslough in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creeslough, Glenveigh National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creeslough self catering accommodation in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Creeslough start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creeslough


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Ferns in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ferns, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ferns self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Ferns start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ferns


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Glengad Hill in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Glengad Hill, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Glengad Hill self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengad Hill is close to the beach. Glengad Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengad Hill start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengad Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Duncannon in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

Banna in Banna Beach, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Banna, Banna Beach

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Banna self catering accommodation in Banna Beach, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Banna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Banna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Banna start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banna


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

Ballina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballina, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballina start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballina


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

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow 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 . Prices at Shillelagh start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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