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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Kiltegan in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kiltegan, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kiltegan self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kiltegan start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltegan


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry 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. Tralee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tralee start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Aglish in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Dungarvan Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 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 Aglish start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . 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 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyhoura in Ballyhoura, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhoura, Ballyhoura

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhoura self catering accommodation in Ballyhoura, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyhoura start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhoura


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Luxury self catering

Cuffesgrange in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Cuffesgrange self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cuffesgrange does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuffesgrange start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuffesgrange


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Milford in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Milford, Mulroy Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Milford self catering accommodation in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Milford is close to the beach. Prices at Milford start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milford


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £294 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

 

 

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