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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Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £833 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Crookhaven in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Crookhaven, Mizen Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

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


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

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

Ballysadare in Sligo Town, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, Sligo Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in Sligo Town, County Sligo sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballysadare start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Dunfanaghy in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Sheep Haven Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


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

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


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

Moyasta in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Moyasta, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Moyasta self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Moyasta start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Crolly in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Crolly, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Crolly self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Crolly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crolly start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crolly


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

 

 

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