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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, 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 . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Waterville start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

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

Cromane, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Dublin in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Dublin, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Dublin self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dublin is close to the beach. Prices at Dublin start from £765 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dublin


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Castletownbere in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownbere, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownbere self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownbere is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castletownbere start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownbere


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

Belle Isle Castle in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle, Enniskillen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle self catering accommodation in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh sleeps 26. This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle start from £2497 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Banbridge in Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Mourne Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Mourne Mountains, County Down sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Banbridge start from £393 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Omeath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Omeath start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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