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 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bundoran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bundoran start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Creeslough start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creeslough


Sleeps 4 Golf close by

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

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


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

Waterford in Tramore Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Waterford, Tramore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Waterford self catering accommodation in Tramore Bay, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Waterford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Waterford start from £265 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterford


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

Tarbert in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tarbert, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tarbert self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tarbert is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tarbert does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tarbert start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tarbert


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

Firies in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Firies, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Firies self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Firies start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firies


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Kilcolgan in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Kilcolgan, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Kilcolgan self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway 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 . Kilcolgan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcolgan start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcolgan


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballycastle in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


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

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

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

 

 

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