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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Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portstewart is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portstewart does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portstewart start from £390 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


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

Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Nenagh in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Nenagh, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Nenagh self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 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 . Prices at Nenagh start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nenagh


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

Portnoo in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portnoo, Donegal Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portnoo self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Portnoo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portnoo start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portnoo


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

Culdaff in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Culdaff, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Culdaff 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Culdaff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Culdaff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Culdaff start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Culdaff


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

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clonbur does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonbur start from £257 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tralee in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tralee, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tralee self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tralee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Tralee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tralee start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralee


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carraroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraroe start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


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

Creeslough in Glenveigh National Park, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creeslough, Glenveigh National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

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


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

Clonbur in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonbur start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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