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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Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Portumna in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Portumna, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Portumna self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 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 . Portumna does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portumna start from £209 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portumna


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

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £227 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Beaufort start from £301 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £293 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrick in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carrick is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carrick start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


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

Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilkeel start from £271 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Duncannon in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury 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 . Prices at Duncannon start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ballinderreen in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballinderreen, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballinderreen self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballinderreen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinderreen start from £161 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinderreen


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

 

 

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