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

Mayoabbey, Plains of Mayo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mayoabbey self catering accommodation in Plains of Mayo, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mayoabbey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayoabbey


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by

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 5. This 3 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 £833 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


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

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyshannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballyshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyshannon start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


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

The Coach House in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Coach House, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £236 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Bushmills in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Bushmills, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Bushmills self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Bushmills is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Bushmills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bushmills start from £356 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bushmills


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

Ballinderreen in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballinderreen, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballinderreen self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, 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. Ballinderreen is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinderreen start from £161 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinderreen


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

Enniscorthy in Nr Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Enniscorthy, Nr Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Enniscorthy self catering accommodation in Nr Wexford, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniscorthy start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscorthy


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kenmare start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Omeath in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Omeath, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Omeath self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Omeath is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Omeath start from £781 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omeath


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Woodford in Lough Derg, County Galway, Ireland-West

Woodford, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Woodford self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Woodford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Woodford start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodford


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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