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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Ballydehob in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Ballydehob is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballydehob does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballydehob start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

Glenfarne in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Glenfarne, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Glenfarne self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim 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 . Prices at Glenfarne start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenfarne


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . 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 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Kilmacoo in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Kilmacoo, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Kilmacoo self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 2. 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 . Kilmacoo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmacoo start from £142 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmacoo


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Killarney start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

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 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £677 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

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


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

 

 

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