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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Duncannon in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

Blue Ball in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland-East

Blue Ball, Tullamore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County OffalyIreland-East

Blue Ball self catering accommodation in Tullamore, County Offaly sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Blue Ball does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blue Ball start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blue Ball


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

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

Gorey, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Gorey self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 16. This 6 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Gorey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Gorey start from £900 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorey


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

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

Cullenstown, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Cullenstown self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cullenstown is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Cullenstown start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullenstown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Tullow in Slaney Valley, County Carlow, Ireland-East

Tullow, Slaney Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CarlowIreland-East

Tullow self catering accommodation in Slaney Valley, County Carlow sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Tullow start from £495 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullow


Sleeps 6

Ardara in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 17. This 6 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

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 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 . Ballinamuck does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamuck start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamuck


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Glenbeigh, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Glenbeigh self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenbeigh


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

Murrintown in Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Murrintown, Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Murrintown self catering accommodation in Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Murrintown start from £157 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murrintown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

 

 

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