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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Delphi in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Delphi, Delphi Adventure Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Delphi Adventure Resort, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 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 . Dungarvan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Downing in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downing, Rosguil Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downing self catering accommodation in Rosguil Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Downing is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Downing start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downing


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dingle start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 2 Golf close by

Carnlough in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carnlough start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


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

Kilcolgan in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilcolgan, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilcolgan self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilcolgan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcolgan start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcolgan


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendall start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

 

 

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