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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Eyeries in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Eyeries, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Eyeries self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Eyeries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Eyeries start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eyeries


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

Crolly in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Crolly, Gweedore Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Crolly self catering accommodation in Gweedore Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Crolly does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crolly start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crolly


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Downings in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Downings, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Downings self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, 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. Downings is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Downings does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Downings start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Downings


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

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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

Valentia in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Valentia, Valentia Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Valentia self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Valentia is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Valentia does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Valentia start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Valentia


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Blessington in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Blessington, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Blessington self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow 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 Blessington start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blessington


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


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

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Bungalow is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carraroe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carraroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraroe start from £494 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


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

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 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Duncannon start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Dunkineely in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunkineely, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunkineely self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunkineely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunkineely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunkineely start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunkineely


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

 

 

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