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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Greencastle in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Greencastle, Inishowen Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Greencastle self catering accommodation in Inishowen Peninsula, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 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. Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Greencastle start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rathdrum in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Rathdrum, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Rathdrum self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rathdrum is close to the beach. Rathdrum does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathdrum start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathdrum


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

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

Quilty in Shannon Estuary, County Clare, Ireland-West

Quilty, Shannon Estuary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Quilty self catering accommodation in Shannon Estuary, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Quilty is close to the beach. Prices at Quilty start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quilty


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Tourmakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Tourmakeady, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Tourmakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Tourmakeady is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Tourmakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tourmakeady start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tourmakeady


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

Kilcar in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kilcar, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kilcar self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilcar is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcar start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcar


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Killeen in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Killeen, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Killeen self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killeen start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeen


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

Newcastle in dundrum bay, County Down, Ireland-North

Newcastle, dundrum bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Newcastle self catering accommodation in dundrum bay, County Down sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Newcastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Newcastle start from £363 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newcastle


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

Cullenstown in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Cullenstown, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Cullenstown self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Cullenstown is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cullenstown start from £189 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cullenstown


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Bohola in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Bohola, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Bohola self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Bohola does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bohola start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bohola


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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