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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Banbridge in Lough Neagh, County Down, Ireland-North

Banbridge, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Banbridge self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Down sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage 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 Banbridge start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Banbridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Annacarty in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Annacarty, Glen of Aherlow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Annacarty self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary 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 fishing . Annacarty does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annacarty start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annacarty


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

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

Muckross, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Muckross self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Muckross does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Muckross start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Muckross


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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 luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ennistimon in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland-West

Ennistimon, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Ennistimon self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ennistimon is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ennistimon start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ennistimon


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Ballydehob in Mizen Head, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballydehob, Mizen Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballydehob self catering accommodation in Mizen Head, County Cork 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 Ballydehob start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballydehob


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


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

Astee in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Astee, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

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


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach 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 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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