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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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 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Newcastle in Irish Sea, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, Irish Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in Irish Sea, County Down sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newcastle start from £375 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 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


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

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Keel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Keel start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Gorey in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Gorey, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Gorey self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Gorey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Gorey start from £1250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorey


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

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

Forest Park in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Forest Park, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Forest Park self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Forest Park is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Forest Park start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forest Park


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

Rathdrum in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathdrum is close to the beach. Rathdrum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathdrum start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Lisnaskea in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Anchor Haven in Crookhaven, County Cork, Ireland-South

Anchor Haven, Crookhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Anchor Haven self catering accommodation in Crookhaven, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Anchor Haven is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Anchor Haven start from £530 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Anchor Haven


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

 

 

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