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

Spanish Point, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, 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 . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Ballycastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycastle start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


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

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests, Enniskillen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests start from £2175 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 17 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ballybunion in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Tralee, 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 . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballybunion start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Charlestown in Carracastle, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Charlestown, Carracastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Charlestown self catering accommodation in Carracastle, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Charlestown start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlestown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Cleggan in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cleggan, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cleggan 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 . Cleggan is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Cleggan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cleggan start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cleggan


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Keel in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Keel, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Keel self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Keel is close to the beach. Prices at Keel start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Keel


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach

 

 

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