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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Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

Strokestown in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Strokestown, Carrick-on-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Strokestown self catering accommodation in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Roscommon sleeps 7. 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Strokestown start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strokestown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Malinhead in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, 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 . It also has Internet access. Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Malinhead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Malinhead start from £350 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


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

Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, 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. Lauragh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Camp in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Camp, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Camp self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Camp is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Camp start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Camp


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Brandon in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Brandon, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Brandon self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Brandon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Brandon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brandon start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon


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

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 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. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Baltimore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baltimore start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Abbeyfeale in River Feale, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Abbeyfeale, River Feale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Abbeyfeale self catering accommodation in River Feale, 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 . Prices at Abbeyfeale start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbeyfeale


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballydehob in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballydehob is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydehob start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon 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 . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


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

 

 

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