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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Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Prices at Cobh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Duncormick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Loughrea in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Loughrea, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Galway in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway


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

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

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Tullymore in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tullymore, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tullymore self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tullymore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tullymore start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullymore


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

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Portsalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portsalon start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar 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 . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


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

 

 

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