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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Ballintra in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballintra, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballintra self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintra start from £312 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintra


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Blackwater in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Blackwater, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Blackwater is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Blackwater start from £395 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


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

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Prices at Dunmore East start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Annagassan in Dundalk Bay, County Louth, Ireland-East

Annagassan, Dundalk Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Annagassan self catering accommodation in Dundalk Bay, County Louth sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Annagassan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Annagassan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annagassan start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagassan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Shanagolden in Limerick City, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Shanagolden, Limerick City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Shanagolden self catering accommodation in Limerick City, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Shanagolden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shanagolden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shanagolden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Boyle in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Boyle, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Boyle self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 4. 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 Boyle start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boyle


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

Mallow in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Mallow, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Mallow self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mallow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mallow start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mallow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Dugort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Dugort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Dugort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dugort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dugort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dugort start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dugort


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

 

 

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