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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Manorhamilton in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Manorhamilton, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Manorhamilton self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Manorhamilton start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manorhamilton


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilcrohane in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £269 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 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Newtown-Crommelln in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Newtown-Crommelln, Glens of Antrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Newtown-Crommelln self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom 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 . Prices at Newtown-Crommelln start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown-Crommelln


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballylickey in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballylickey start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


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

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

Clough, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Clough self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois 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 fishing . Clough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clough start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clough


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

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

Rosslare Strand in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare Strand, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare Strand self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare Strand is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosslare Strand does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare Strand start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare Strand


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

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Riverstown in Sligo Town, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Riverstown, Sligo Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Riverstown self catering accommodation in Sligo Town, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Riverstown start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverstown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Blessington in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Blessington, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Blessington 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 . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blessington start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blessington


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

 

 

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