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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Bannow in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Bannow, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bannow is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bannow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £190 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

Kilcrohane in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


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

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 7. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Galway City does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galway City start from £581 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tarbert start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

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

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Mountcharles in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Mountcharles, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Mountcharles self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Mountcharles is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Mountcharles does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountcharles start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountcharles


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

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

 

 

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