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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Killaloe in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Killaloe, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Killaloe self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 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 . Killaloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killaloe start from £231 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killaloe


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

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

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £397 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Kenmare in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare Bay, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . Prices at Kenmare start from £304 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Aughrim does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aughrim start from £186 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Doonaha in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Doonaha, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Doonaha self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Doonaha is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Doonaha does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doonaha start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doonaha


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

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

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portmagee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £158 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ardara in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ardara, Killybegs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ardara self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ardara is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ardara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardara start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardara


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

Tuosist in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Tuosist, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Tuosist self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, 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 . Tuosist is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Tuosist does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tuosist start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuosist


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

Dunfanaghy in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Sheep Haven Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Sheep Haven Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


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

Moyard in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Moyard, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Moyard self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Moyard is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Moyard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moyard start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyard


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

 

 

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