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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Maghera in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Maghera, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Maghera self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Maghera is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Maghera start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maghera


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

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Belmullet start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


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

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Annascaul is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Annascaul does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annascaul start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


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

Portsalon in Seaside Resort, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Portsalon, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Portsalon self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portsalon


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

Carnlough in Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Carnlough, Ballymena

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Carnlough self catering accommodation in Ballymena, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carnlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Carnlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carnlough start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnlough


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Dungarvan in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dungarvan, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dungarvan self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Waterford sleeps 7. 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 . Dungarvan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan


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

Skerries in East Coast, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Skerries, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Skerries self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Dublin sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skerries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Skerries start from £700 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skerries


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

Portstewart in Antrim Coast, County Derry, Ireland-North

Portstewart, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Portstewart self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Derry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portstewart


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

 

 

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