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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Drumcliffe in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Drumcliffe, Benbulben

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Drumcliffe self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumcliffe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumcliffe start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumcliffe


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Belmullet start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


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

Cong in Lough Corrib, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Mayo sleeps 10. 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 fishing . Prices at Cong start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Fossa, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fossa self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Activities close by include golf . Fossa does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fossa start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fossa


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballybunion in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballybunion start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


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

Hollywood in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Hollywood, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Hollywood self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Hollywood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hollywood start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hollywood


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Skerries in East Coast, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Skerries, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Skerries self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Dublin sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skerries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Skerries start from £700 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skerries


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, 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 . Cahersiveen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


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

 

 

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