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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Goleen in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Goleen, Mizen Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Goleen self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Goleen start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goleen


Sleeps 8

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £332 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brittas Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brittas Bay start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


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

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Aglish in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Aglish start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Adrigole in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 8. 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 fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Maghera in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Maghera, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Maghera self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Maghera is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maghera start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maghera


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

Rosmuck in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuck, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuck self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosmuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuck start from £184 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuck


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

Ballyduff in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyduff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


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

 

 

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