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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Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roundstone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roundstone start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

The Tack Room in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Tack Room, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Tack Room self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Tack Room does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Tack Room start from £200 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Tack Room


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Games room

Tullymore in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tullymore, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tullymore self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Tullymore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Tullymore start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tullymore


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

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

Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom luxury 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 . Prices at Westport start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £428 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly

Glenmalure in Glenmalure Valley, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Glenmalure, Glenmalure Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Glenmalure self catering accommodation in Glenmalure Valley, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glenmalure start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenmalure


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. 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 . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


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

Courtown in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Courtown, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Courtown self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Courtown is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Courtown start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Bannow Bay Estuary in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Bannow Bay Estuary, Nr Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Bannow Bay Estuary self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bannow Bay Estuary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bannow Bay Estuary start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bannow Bay Estuary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

 

 

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