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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Kinlough in Lough Melvin, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Kinlough, Lough Melvin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Kinlough self catering accommodation in Lough Melvin, County Leitrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kinlough is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kinlough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kinlough start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kinlough


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Dungloe in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dungloe, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dungloe self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dungloe is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dungloe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungloe start from £220 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungloe


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Ballycastle in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Giants Causeway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

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


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

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick 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 Galbally start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dugort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Dugort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Dugort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dugort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dugort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dugort start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dugort


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Waterville, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Waterville self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Waterville start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Golf close by

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 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Omagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Omagh


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Durrus in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Durrus, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Durrus self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Durrus start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Durrus


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Lettermore in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Lettermore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Lettermore 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 golf fishing . Lettermore does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lettermore start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lettermore


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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