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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Kinvarra in Burren National Park, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kinvarra, Burren National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kinvarra self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kinvarra is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kinvarra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinvarra start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinvarra


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

KilMacrenan in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland-North

KilMacrenan, Letterkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

KilMacrenan self catering accommodation in Letterkenny, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . KilMacrenan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at KilMacrenan start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about KilMacrenan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Blarney in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Blarney, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Blarney self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blarney start from £250 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blarney


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

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

Curracloe, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Curracloe self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Curracloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Curracloe start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curracloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Enniskean in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Enniskean, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Enniskean self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniskean start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskean


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ladysbridge in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ladysbridge, Ballycotton Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ladysbridge self catering accommodation in Ballycotton Bay, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ladysbridge is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ladysbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ladysbridge start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ladysbridge


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

Kilshanny in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Ennistymon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

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


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

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killarney start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Waterford City in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford City, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford City self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment 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 Waterford City start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford City


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Redcross in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Redcross, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Redcross self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Redcross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Redcross start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Redcross


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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