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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Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mulranny start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Clonakilty in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Clonakilty, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Clonakilty self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonakilty is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonakilty start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonakilty


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £261 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Ballinamore in Fisherman's Paradise, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Ballinamore, Fisherman's Paradise

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Ballinamore self catering accommodation in Fisherman's Paradise, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballinamore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinamore start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinamore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Doolin in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doolin, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doolin self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Doolin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Doolin start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doolin


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

Woodenbridge in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Woodenbridge, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Woodenbridge self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodenbridge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodenbridge start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodenbridge


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Prices at Cornamona start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cornamona


Sleeps 8

Barna in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Barna, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Barna self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Barna is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Barna start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barna


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portsalon start from £364 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 Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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