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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Glengad Hill in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Glengad Hill, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Glengad Hill self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengad Hill is close to the beach. Glengad Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengad Hill start from £300 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengad Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Murrintown in Wexford, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Murrintown, Wexford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Murrintown self catering accommodation in Wexford, County Wexford 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 Murrintown start from £157 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Murrintown


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £190 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 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 . Mountshannon does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountshannon start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountshannon


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

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

Killeshandra in Lake County, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Killeshandra, Lake County

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Killeshandra self catering accommodation in Lake County, County Cavan sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Killeshandra start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeshandra


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Renvyle in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Renvyle, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Renvyle self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Renvyle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Renvyle start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle


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

Ballyedmond in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballyedmond, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballyedmond self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballyedmond start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyedmond


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Berrings in Blarney, County Cork, Ireland-South

Berrings, Blarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Berrings self catering accommodation in Blarney, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Berrings start from £229 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Berrings


Sleeps 2 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

 

 

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