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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Lisnaskea in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisnaskea, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisnaskea self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Lisnaskea start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisnaskea


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by

Courtown in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Courtown, Courtown Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Courtown self catering accommodation in Courtown Seaside Resort, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Courtown is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Courtown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Courtown start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courtown


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

Rosmuc in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Rosmuc, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Rosmuc 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

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

Tipperary, Glen of Aherlow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Tipperary self catering accommodation in Glen of Aherlow, County Tipperary sleeps 5. 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 . Prices at Tipperary start from £222 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tipperary


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Laragh in Glendalough, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Laragh, Glendalough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Laragh self catering accommodation in Glendalough, County Wicklow 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 Laragh start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laragh


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Toormakeady in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Toormakeady, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Toormakeady self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Toormakeady is close to the beach. Toormakeady does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Toormakeady start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Toormakeady


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Belturbet in Lough Erne, County Cavan, Ireland-East

Belturbet, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland-East

Belturbet self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Cavan sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf fishing . Belturbet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belturbet start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belturbet


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

Boolteens in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Boolteens, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Boolteens 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 . Activities close by include golf . Boolteens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolteens start from £203 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolteens


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break

Killybegs in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Killybegs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Killybegs start from £318 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


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

Lusk in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Lusk, Dublin City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Lusk self catering accommodation in Dublin City, County Dublin sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Lusk is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Lusk start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lusk


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

 

 

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