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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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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carndonagh in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carndonagh, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carndonagh self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, 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 . Activities close by include golf . Carndonagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carndonagh start from £276 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carndonagh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Silvermines in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Silvermines, Slieve Felim Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Silvermines self catering accommodation in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Silvermines does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Silvermines start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silvermines


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Golf close by

Miltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 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 fishing . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Caherdaniel start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


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

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

The Forge in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Forge, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Forge self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Forge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Forge start from £287 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Forge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


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

Newport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Newport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Newport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Newport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newport start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newport


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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