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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Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Bran, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Bran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Bran, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £173 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Randalstown in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Randalstown, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Randalstown self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Prices at Randalstown start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randalstown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilcolgan in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilcolgan, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilcolgan self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Kilcolgan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcolgan start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcolgan


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Cappoquin in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Cappoquin, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Cappoquin self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cappoquin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cappoquin start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappoquin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry 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 fishing . Prices at Killorglin start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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

Ardmore in Youghal Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ardmore, Youghal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ardmore self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardmore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardmore start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardmore


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

Dunmanway in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dunmanway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Baltinglass in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Baltinglass, Wicklow Gap

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Baltinglass self catering accommodation in Wicklow Gap, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltinglass start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltinglass


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Miltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Miltown, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Miltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 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 fishing . Miltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Miltown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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