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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Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Chapeltown in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Chapeltown, Valentia Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Chapeltown self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Chapeltown is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Chapeltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Chapeltown start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Chapeltown


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

Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkeel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilkeel start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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. Prices at Roundstone start from £277 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

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, 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 . Toormakeady is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


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

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roney Beach start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, County Limerick 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 Abbeyfeale start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Adrigole in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Adrigole is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


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

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

 

 

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