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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Glenarm in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenarm, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenarm self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenarm is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenarm start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenarm


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

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 8. This 4 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 . Cahersiveen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahersiveen start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahersiveen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Castlemaine in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlemaine, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlemaine self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Miltown Malbay in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Miltown Malbay, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Miltown Malbay self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Miltown Malbay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Miltown Malbay start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown Malbay


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

Rosslare in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Strand

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

Crolly in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Crolly, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Crolly self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Crolly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crolly start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crolly


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Louisburgh in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Louisburgh, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Louisburgh self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Louisburgh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Louisburgh start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Louisburgh


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

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


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

Dunfanaghy in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Sheep Haven Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Sheep Haven 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. Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £302 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


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

 

 

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