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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Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 9. 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. Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlegregory start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kiltimagh in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Kiltimagh, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Kiltimagh self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Kiltimagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltimagh start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltimagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killarney start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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 8. This 4 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 . Fenit does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fenit start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fenit


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

Lusk in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Lusk, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Lusk self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lusk is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lusk start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lusk


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Redcross in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Redcross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcross start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bell Harbour start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Newport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Newport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Newport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Newport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Newport start from £1250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newport


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

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carna is close to the beach. Carna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly

 

 

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