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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Banbridge in Lough Neagh, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Down sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Banbridge start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mountrath in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Mountrath, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Mountrath self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mountrath start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountrath


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Creeslough in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creeslough, Glenveigh National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creeslough self catering accommodation in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Creeslough start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creeslough


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengarriff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengarriff start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


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

Ballitore in Old Grange, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Ballitore, Old Grange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Ballitore self catering accommodation in Old Grange, County Kildare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ballitore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballitore start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballitore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Furbo in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Furbo, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Furbo self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 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. Furbo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Furbo start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Furbo


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Randalstown in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Randalstown, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Randalstown self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Randalstown start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randalstown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Louisburgh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Louisburgh start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Renvyle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Renvyle start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


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

 

 

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