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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Portmagee in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Portmagee, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Portmagee self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry 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 . Portmagee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Portmagee start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portmagee


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

Kilshanny in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilshanny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilshanny start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by

Cong in Lough Corrib, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Cong, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Cong self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cong start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cong


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Golf close by

Knights Town in Valentia Island, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Knights Town, Valentia Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Knights Town self catering accommodation in Valentia Island, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Knights Town is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Knights Town does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Knights Town start from £192 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knights Town


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Carlingford in Carlingford Lough, County Louth, Ireland-East

Carlingford, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LouthIreland-East

Carlingford self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Louth sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carlingford is close to the beach. Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £520 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly

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

Castlegregory in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Castlegregory, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Castlegregory self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castlegregory is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Castlegregory does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castlegregory start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegregory


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

Baltimore in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Baltimore, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Baltimore self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baltimore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Baltimore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baltimore


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Spiddal in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Spiddal, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Spiddal self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Spiddal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal start from £236 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Ballybunion in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballybunion, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballybunion self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Ballybunion is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ballybunion start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballybunion


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

 

 

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