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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Wellingtonbridge in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Wellingtonbridge, Hook Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Wellingtonbridge self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford 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 . Prices at Wellingtonbridge start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wellingtonbridge


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Ardgroom in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ardgroom, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ardgroom self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardgroom is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardgroom start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom


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

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

Millstreet in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Millstreet, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Millstreet self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Millstreet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstreet start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstreet


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Donegal Town in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Donegal Town, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Donegal Town self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Donegal Town start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Donegal Town


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Courtown in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Courtown, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Courtown self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Courtown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Courtown start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing 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 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annagry is close to the beach. Annagry does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagry start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Belmullet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belmullet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Killala in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killala, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killala self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Killala does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killala start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killala


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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