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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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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £224 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 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballylickey in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. 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. Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballylickey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylickey start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 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 Tralee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballinderreen in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballinderreen, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballinderreen self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinderreen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinderreen start from £161 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinderreen


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 4 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. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Carlingford start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Tralee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tralee start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Cahersiveen, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Cahersiveen self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Laragh in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Laragh, Glendalough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Laragh self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 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 Laragh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laragh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spanish Point start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carraroe start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


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

 

 

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