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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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 8. This 4 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 £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cromane


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

Creevy in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Creevy, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Creevy self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, 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. Creevy is close to the beach. Creevy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creevy start from £415 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Newport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Newport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Newport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Newport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Newport start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newport


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

Ballyhahill in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhahill, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhahill self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Limerick sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyhahill start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhahill


Sleeps 4 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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenbeigh is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Glenbeigh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glenbeigh start from £239 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 Golf close by

Corofin in The Burren, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corofin, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corofin self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Corofin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corofin start from £214 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corofin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shillelagh start from £354 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

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 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyferriter is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyferriter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyferriter start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyferriter


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Inveran in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Inveran, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Inveran self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Inveran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Inveran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inveran start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inveran


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Manorhamilton in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Manorhamilton, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Manorhamilton self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Manorhamilton start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Manorhamilton


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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