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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Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

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

Knocknagree, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Knocknagree 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Knocknagree start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knocknagree


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

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

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

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 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £342 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Lusk in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Lusk, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Lusk self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lusk is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lusk start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lusk


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 8. 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 . Prices at Cong start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Doohoma in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doohoma, Tullaghan Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doohoma self catering accommodation in Tullaghan Bay, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Doohoma is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doohoma does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doohoma start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doohoma


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

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyshannon start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doonbeg does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonbeg start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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