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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Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyshannon start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Greystones in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Greystones, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Greystones self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Greystones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


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

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

Blackwater, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Blackwater does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackwater start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ardmore in Youghal Bay, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Ardmore, Youghal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Ardmore self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Waterford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardmore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardmore start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardmore


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

Cornamona in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Cornamona, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Cornamona self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Cornamona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cornamona start from £288 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Downings in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ballinfull in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballinfull, Grange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballinfull self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballinfull is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinfull start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinfull


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

Castlerea in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Castlerea, Lough Glynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Castlerea self catering accommodation in Lough Glynn, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castlerea does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlerea start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlerea


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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 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 fishing . Prices at Annascaul start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Aglish in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Aglish, Dungarvan Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Aglish self catering accommodation in Dungarvan Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 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 . Prices at Aglish start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aglish


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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