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

Sneem, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Sneem self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Sneem does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sneem start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sneem


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Boyle in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Boyle, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Boyle self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom 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 . Prices at Boyle start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boyle


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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 8. 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 Carlingford start from £298 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carlingford


Sleeps 8 Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Clough, Slieve Bloom Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LaoisIreland-East

Clough 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 fishing . Clough does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clough start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clough


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

Salthill in Salthill Seaside Resort, County Galway, Ireland-West

Salthill, Salthill Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill self catering accommodation in Salthill Seaside Resort, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Salthill is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Salthill start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill


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

Furbo in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Furbo, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Furbo self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Furbo is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Furbo does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Furbo start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Furbo


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

Kilflynn in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kilflynn, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kilflynn self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilflynn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilflynn start from £281 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilflynn


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly

Shillelagh in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 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 . Shillelagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Shillelagh start from £182 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Rosslare start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

Ballyshannon in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyshannon, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyshannon self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballyshannon start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyshannon


Sleeps 10 or more Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

 

 

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