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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Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Liscannor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Liscannor start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

Ballyconneely in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

Moyasta in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Moyasta, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Moyasta self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Moyasta start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bell Harbour start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Clonmany in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Clonmany, Ballyliffin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Clonmany self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Clonmany is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clonmany does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clonmany start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonmany


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Blackwater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry 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 Blackwater start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballintoy in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballintoy, Giants Causeway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballintoy self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballintoy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintoy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintoy start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintoy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Querrin in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Querrin, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Querrin self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Querrin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Querrin start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Querrin


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Kilshanny in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilshanny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilshanny start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Kilrane in Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilrane, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilrane self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Kilrane is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilrane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilrane start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilrane


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

 

 

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