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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Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Louisburgh is close to the beach. Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Cloone in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Cloone, Lough Rynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Cloone self catering accommodation in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Cloone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloone start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosmuc start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Borrisoleigh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Borrisoleigh, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Borrisoleigh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 9. This 4 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 . Borrisoleigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Borrisoleigh start from £254 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Borrisoleigh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


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

The Tack Room in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Tack Room, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killorglin start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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

Rathmore, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Rathmore self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. 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 golf fishing . Rathmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathmore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathmore


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

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, 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 . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


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

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killorglin start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


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

 

 

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