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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Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Prices at Dunmore East start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, 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 . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Carnlough in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Ballymena

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Carnlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carnlough start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


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

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballycroy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


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

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

Knocknagree, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Knocknagree self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Knocknagree start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knocknagree


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenbeigh start from £714 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Adrigole in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Adrigole is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Knockanore in Youghal Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Knockanore, Youghal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Knockanore self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Knockanore start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockanore


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

Trim in Boyne Valley, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, Boyne Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in Boyne Valley, County Meath sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £422 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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