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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Mountshannon in Lough Derg, County Clare, Ireland-West

Mountshannon, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Mountshannon self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Mountshannon start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


Sleeps 4

Killarney in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killarney, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killarney self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Killarney does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killarney start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killarney


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Terrerath in New Ross Town, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Terrerath, New Ross Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Terrerath self catering accommodation in New Ross Town, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Terrerath start from £166 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Terrerath


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

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 a perfect base for your holidays . Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Liscannor start from £269 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 Fishing close by Golf close by

Castlebar in Castlebar Town, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Castlebar, Castlebar Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Castlebar self catering accommodation in Castlebar Town, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 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. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlebar start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebar


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ardmore in Youghal Bay, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ardmore, Youghal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ardmore self catering accommodation in Youghal Bay, County Cork sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Ardmore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardmore start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardmore


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

The Clock Tower in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

The Clock Tower, Newtonstewart

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

The Clock Tower self catering accommodation in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Clock Tower start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clock Tower


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Listowel in North Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Listowel, North Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Listowel self catering accommodation in North Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Listowel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Listowel start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Listowel


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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 . Greencastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Greencastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greencastle start from £258 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Clifden in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clifden, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clifden self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Clifden is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Clifden does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clifden start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clifden


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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