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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Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ventry start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by

Ballycastle in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Ballycastle, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Ballycastle self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballycastle is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballycastle start from £750 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycastle


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Glin in River Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, River Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Beaufort in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Beaufort, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Beaufort self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Beaufort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beaufort start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beaufort


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

Puckane in Lough Derg, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Puckane, Lough Derg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Puckane self catering accommodation in Lough Derg, County Tipperary 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 Puckane start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Puckane


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Carlingford is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Carlingford does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carlingford start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


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

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 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £443 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ballysadare in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Ballysadare, nr Sligo Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Ballysadare self catering accommodation in nr Sligo Bay, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballysadare is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Ballysadare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballysadare start from £226 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballysadare


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Aughrim in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Aughrim, Vale of Avoca

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Aughrim self catering accommodation in Vale of Avoca, County Wicklow 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 . Prices at Aughrim start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aughrim


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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