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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Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc 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 . Prices at Rosmuc start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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

Sligo in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Sligo, nr Sligo Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Sligo self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Sligo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Sligo start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sligo


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

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 6. 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 . Prices at Aughrim start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Macroom in The Lee Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Macroom, The Lee Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Macroom self catering accommodation in The Lee Valley, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Macroom start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Macroom


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Prices at Dunmore East start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach

Gort in The Burren, County Galway, Ireland-West

Gort, The Burren

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Gort self catering accommodation in The Burren, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Gort start from £197 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gort


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Annagry in The Rosses, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Annagry, The Rosses

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Annagry self catering accommodation in The Rosses, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Annagry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Annagry start from £196 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annagry


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

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Duncannon is close to the beach. Duncannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncannon start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

 

 

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