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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Lauragh in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Lauragh, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Lauragh self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Lauragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lauragh start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lauragh


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by

Mountrath in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois, Ireland-East

Mountrath, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Mountrath self catering accommodation in Slieve Bloom Mountains, County Laois sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Mountrath start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountrath


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

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonbur start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

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 6. 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 £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Avoca


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by

Skibbereen in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skibbereen, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skibbereen self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Bungalow 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 Skibbereen start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skibbereen


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

Mulranny in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Mulranny, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Mulranny self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Mulranny is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mulranny start from £296 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mulranny


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

Fanore in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, 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. Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Fanore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fanore start from £331 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


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

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £251 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


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

Mohill in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Mohill, Lovely Leitrim

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Mohill self catering accommodation in Lovely Leitrim, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Mohill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mohill start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mohill


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

drumconrath in Ardee, County Meath, Ireland-East

drumconrath, Ardee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

drumconrath self catering accommodation in Ardee, County Meath sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . drumconrath does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at drumconrath start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about drumconrath


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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