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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Tullymore in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tullymore, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tullymore self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tullymore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tullymore start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullymore


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

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Doolin is close to the beach. Doolin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doolin start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Liscannor start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle 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 fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Athy in Barrow Valley, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Athy, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Athy start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy


Sleeps 10 or more

Mulranny in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny 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 . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

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 luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kenmare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


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

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £247 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 Pet friendly

Newcastle in dundrum bay, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, dundrum bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in dundrum bay, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Newcastle start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newcastle


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

 

 

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