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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Manorhamilton in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Manorhamilton, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Manorhamilton self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Manorhamilton start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manorhamilton


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Tawny in Fanad Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Tawny, Fanad Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Tawny self catering accommodation in Fanad Head, 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 . Tawny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tawny start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tawny


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

Crossmolina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Crossmolina, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Crossmolina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Crossmolina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crossmolina start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crossmolina


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Letterfrack in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterfrack, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterfrack self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Letterfrack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterfrack start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterfrack


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Omeath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Omeath start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ballyduff in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballyduff, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Millstreet in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Millstreet, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Millstreet self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Millstreet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstreet start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstreet


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Annagry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


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

 

 

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