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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Bohola in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bohola, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bohola self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bohola does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bohola start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bohola


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Cuffesgrange in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Cuffesgrange, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Cuffesgrange self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cuffesgrange does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cuffesgrange start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cuffesgrange


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Ballyferriter in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballyferriter self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyferriter start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


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

Rosscarbery in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Rosscarbery, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Rosscarbery self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork 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 fishing . Rosscarbery does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosscarbery start from £252 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosscarbery


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Crossmolina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Crossmolina, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Crossmolina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Crossmolina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crossmolina start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crossmolina


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Ballydavid in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballydavid, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballydavid self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballydavid is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballydavid start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydavid


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

Milford in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Milford, Mulroy Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Milford self catering accommodation in Mulroy Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Milford is close to the beach. Prices at Milford start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milford


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Recess in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Recess, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Recess 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Recess does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Recess start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Recess


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Boolteens in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Boolteens, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Boolteens 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 . Activities close by include golf . Boolteens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolteens start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolteens


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Athy in Barrow Valley, County Kildare, Ireland-East

Athy, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KildareIreland-East

Athy self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kildare sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Athy start from £515 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Athy


Sleeps 10 or more

 

 

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