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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Gorey in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Gorey, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Gorey self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Gorey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Gorey start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorey


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Kilshanny in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilshanny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilshanny start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Tuosist in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tuosist, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tuosist self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Tuosist is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tuosist does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuosist start from £192 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuosist


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

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 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Tawny in Fanad Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Tawny, Fanad Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Tawny self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Tawny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tawny start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawny


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Mayobridge in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mayobridge start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

 

 

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