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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Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cobh in Cork Harbour, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cobh, Cork Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cobh self catering accommodation in Cork Harbour, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Cobh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Cobh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cobh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cobh


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

New Ross in New Ross Town, County Wexford, Ireland-South

New Ross, New Ross Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

New Ross self catering accommodation in New Ross Town, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . New Ross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at New Ross start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about New Ross


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Caherdaniel, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Caherdaniel self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Caherdaniel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Caherdaniel start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherdaniel


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

Bushmills in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Giants Causeway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bushmills start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

The Parlour in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Parlour, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Parlour self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Parlour does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Parlour start from £269 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Parlour


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

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 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shillelagh start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


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

 

 

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