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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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 luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Luxury self catering

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by

Killybegs in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killybegs start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

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


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by 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

Glenfarne in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Glenfarne, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Glenfarne self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Glenfarne start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenfarne


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Cashel in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cashel, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cashel self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cashel is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cashel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cashel start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballygarrett in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballygarrett, Blackstairs Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballygarrett self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballygarrett is close to the beach. Prices at Ballygarrett start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballygarrett


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach

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

 

 

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