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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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 7. 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. 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 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Liscannor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Liscannor start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

Ahakista in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Prices at Ahakista start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlegregory start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

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 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

Pontoon in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Pontoon, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Pontoon self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Pontoon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Pontoon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pontoon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pontoon


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

Glin in River Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, River Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Redcross in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Redcross start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


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

 

 

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