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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Ballybunion in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Prices at Ballybunion start from £282 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

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

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


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

Arranmore Island in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Arranmore Island, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Arranmore Island self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Arranmore Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Arranmore Island start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arranmore Island


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Sligo in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Sligo, nr Sligo Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Sligo self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Sligo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Sligo start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sligo


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

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

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Doolin is close to the beach. Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Glenariff Or Waterfoot in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot, Glens of Antrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenariff Or Waterfoot self catering accommodation in Glens of Antrim, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenariff Or Waterfoot is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenariff Or Waterfoot start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenariff Or Waterfoot


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

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


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

Banna in Banna Beach, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Banna, Banna Beach

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Banna self catering accommodation in Banna Beach, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Banna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Banna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Banna start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banna


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

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

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 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. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £240 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Newtownstewart in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Newtownstewart, Sperrin Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Newtownstewart self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Newtownstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtownstewart start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtownstewart


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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