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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Broadford in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Broadford, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Broadford self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare 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 fishing . Broadford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Broadford start from £228 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Broadford


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Letterard in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterard, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterard self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Prices at Letterard start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterard


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Ballylickey in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. 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. Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballylickey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylickey start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Knights Town in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Knights Town, Valentia Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Knights Town self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Knights Town is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Knights Town does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knights Town start from £192 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knights Town


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Callow in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Callow, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Callow self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Callow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Callow start from £361 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callow


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £314 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Barley Cove in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Barley Cove, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Barley Cove self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Barley Cove is close to the beach. Prices at Barley Cove start from £475 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cove


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilmuckridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardara start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

 

 

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