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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Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dingle is close to the beach. Prices at Dingle start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


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

Maam in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Maam, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Maam self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maam start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maam


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Letterkenny in Lough Swilly, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Letterkenny, Lough Swilly

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Letterkenny self catering accommodation in Lough Swilly, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Letterkenny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterkenny start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterkenny


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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

Courtown in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Courtown, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Courtown self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Courtown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Courtown start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Barna in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Barna, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Barna self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barna start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barna


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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