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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Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doolin start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


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

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tinahely is close to the beach. Prices at Tinahely start from £206 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Ideal for a romantic break

Murroe in Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Murroe, Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Murroe self catering accommodation in Borders of Tipperary Limerick and C, County Limerick sleeps 6. 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 fishing . Murroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Murroe start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murroe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £190 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £257 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bunbeg in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bunbeg, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bunbeg self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bunbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bunbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bunbeg start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bunbeg


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

 

 

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