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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Barnatra in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Barnatra, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Barnatra self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barnatra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barnatra start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barnatra


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

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


Sleeps 4 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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lisnaskea in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballyglunin in Athey, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyglunin, Athey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyglunin self catering accommodation in Athey, County Galway sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Ballyglunin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglunin start from £344 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglunin


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by

Castletownshend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownshend, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownshend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownshend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castletownshend start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownshend


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballylickey start from £306 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 Fishing close by 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 8. 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 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Kesh in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Kesh, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Kesh self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kesh start from £369 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kesh


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

 

 

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