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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Fethard in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Fethard, Hook Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Fethard self catering accommodation in Hook Peninsula, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fethard is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Fethard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fethard start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fethard


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

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

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 8. 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. Activities close by include golf . Rossnowlagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. 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 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Blackwater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater 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 . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Blackwater start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Doonaha in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonaha, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonaha self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonaha is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doonaha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonaha start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonaha


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

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 . Goleen is close to the beach. Prices at Goleen start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goleen


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach

Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo 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 . Prices at Cong start from £373 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Berrings in Blarney, County Cork, Ireland-South

Berrings, Blarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Berrings self catering accommodation in Blarney, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Berrings start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berrings


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glengarriff in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 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 £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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