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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Doonbeg in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonbeg, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonbeg self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doonbeg is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Doonbeg start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonbeg


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Carnlough in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carnlough start from £263 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


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

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 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Kilcrohane start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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

Glencar, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glencar self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencar start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencar


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonakilty start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


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

Astee in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Astee, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Astee self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Astee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Astee start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Astee


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Newport in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Newport, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Newport self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo 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 fishing . Prices at Newport start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newport


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford, County Louth sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carlingford start from £270 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


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

 

 

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