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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Clifden in Connemarra, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemarra

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemarra, County Galway sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Clifden is close to the beach. Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £1416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


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

Castletownsend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownsend, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownsend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Castletownsend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castletownsend start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownsend


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

Waterville in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterville start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Courtown in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Courtown, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Courtown self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Courtown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Courtown start from £243 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests, Belle Isle Estate

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests self catering accommodation in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh sleeps 10. This 5 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 8 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests start from £1483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests


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

Portballintrae in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portballintrae, Giants Causeway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portballintrae self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portballintrae is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portballintrae does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portballintrae start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portballintrae


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

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

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Spanish Point start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Ballylaneen in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ballylaneen, Tramore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ballylaneen self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylaneen is close to the beach. Ballylaneen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballylaneen start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylaneen


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Annagry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cong in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cong does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cong start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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