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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Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Bannow in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Bannow, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Bannow is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bannow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £158 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

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

Kenmare, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kenmare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kenmare start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Salthill in Salthill Seaside Resort, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill, Salthill Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill self catering accommodation in Salthill Seaside Resort, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Salthill is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Salthill start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill


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

Cullen in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Cullen, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Cullen self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 4 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 . Cullen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cullen start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ardfinnan in Knockmealdown Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Ardfinnan, Knockmealdown Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Ardfinnan self catering accommodation in Knockmealdown Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardfinnan start from £129 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardfinnan


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by

Greencastle in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Greencastle, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Greencastle self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Greencastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greencastle start from £258 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle


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

Ballinamuck in Lough Gowna, County Longford,

Ballinamuck, Lough Gowna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County Longford

Ballinamuck self catering accommodation in Lough Gowna, County Longford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinamuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamuck start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamuck


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

 

 

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