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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Shillelagh in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow 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 fishing . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Blackwater in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Blackwater, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Blackwater is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Blackwater start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


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

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 6. 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 . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 8. 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 . Prices at Trim start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Abbey in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Abbey, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Abbey self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 5. 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 . Abbey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey start from £162 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. 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 . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glasson in Lough Ree, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Glasson, Lough Ree

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Glasson self catering accommodation in Lough Ree, County Westmeath sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Glasson start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasson


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf 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 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Termon in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Termon, Glenveigh National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Termon self catering accommodation in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal 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 . Termon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Termon start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Termon


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

 

 

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