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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Moville in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Moville, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Moville self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Moville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Moville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moville start from £394 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

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 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Castlemaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlemaine start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlemaine


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Kilkee in Seaside Resort, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkee start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

Drumkeeran in Lough Allen, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Drumkeeran, Lough Allen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Drumkeeran self catering accommodation in Lough Allen, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Drumkeeran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Drumkeeran start from £291 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drumkeeran


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

Dunmanway in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland-South

Dunmanway, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Dunmanway self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Dunmanway start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmanway


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Enniscrone start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


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

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

Riverchapel, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Riverchapel self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Riverchapel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Riverchapel start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverchapel


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

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Killorglin start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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