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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Castleisland in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castleisland, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castleisland self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Castleisland does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castleisland start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castleisland


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £525 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyconneely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyconneely start from £341 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Kinsale in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kinsale, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kinsale self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kinsale is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kinsale start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinsale


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

Letterfrack in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterfrack, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterfrack self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Letterfrack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterfrack start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterfrack


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Westport is close to the beach. 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 £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

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

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 . Portsalon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Portsalon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portsalon start from £306 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 Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballyhoura in Ballyhoura, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Ballyhoura, Ballyhoura

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Ballyhoura self catering accommodation in Ballyhoura, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyhoura start from £328 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyhoura


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Luxury self catering

 

 

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