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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Claremorris in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Claremorris, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Claremorris self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Claremorris is close to the beach. Claremorris does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Claremorris start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claremorris


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Shanagarry in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Shanagarry, Ballycotton Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Shanagarry self catering accommodation in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Shanagarry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Shanagarry start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shanagarry


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

Fenit in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Fenit, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Fenit self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fenit is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Fenit start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


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

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo 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 Westport start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Boolteens in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Boolteens, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Boolteens self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Boolteens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolteens start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolteens


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

Puckane in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Puckane, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Puckane self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Puckane start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puckane


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Renvyle start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


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

 

 

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