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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Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


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

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Westport start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballyedmond in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballyedmond, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballyedmond self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyedmond start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyedmond


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays . Clifden is close to the beach. 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 £458 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Adrigole in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £421 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Mullaghmore in Irish Sea, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Mullaghmore, Irish Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Mullaghmore self catering accommodation in Irish Sea, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Mullaghmore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mullaghmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mullaghmore start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullaghmore


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

Aghabullogue in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Aghabullogue, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Aghabullogue self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aghabullogue start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghabullogue


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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