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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Cloone in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Cloone, Lough Rynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Cloone self catering accommodation in Lough Rynn, County Leitrim sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Cloone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloone start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloone


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by

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

Duncormick in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Duncormick start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Avoca in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Avoca, Ballykissangel Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Avoca self catering accommodation in Ballykissangel Country, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Avoca does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Avoca start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Golf close by

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 4. This 2 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 fishing . 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 £242 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Helens Bay


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

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roney Beach start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballinalack in Lough Lene, County Westmeath, Ireland-East

Ballinalack, Lough Lene

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WestmeathIreland-East

Ballinalack self catering accommodation in Lough Lene, County Westmeath sleeps 3. This 1 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 . Prices at Ballinalack start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinalack


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballyconneely in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Ballyconneely, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ballyconneely self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballyconneely is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyconneely start from £246 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyconneely


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

Omagh in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

Omagh, Sperrin Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

Omagh self catering accommodation in Sperrin Mountains, County Tyrone sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Omagh start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 8 Golf close by

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Bungalow is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £316 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

 

 

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