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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Adrigole in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Adrigole, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Adrigole self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Adrigole is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Adrigole start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adrigole


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

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare 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 . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Lismore in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Lismore, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Lismore self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Waterford 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 . Lismore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lismore start from £239 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lismore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

St Helens Bay in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

St Helens Bay, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . St Helens Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Helens Bay start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carrick-On-Shannon is close to the beach. Carrick-On-Shannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


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

Charlestown in Carracastle, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Charlestown, Carracastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Charlestown self catering accommodation in Carracastle, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Charlestown start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Charlestown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Glenarm in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Glenarm, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Glenarm self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glenarm is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Glenarm start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenarm


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

 

 

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