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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Inch in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Inch, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Inch self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Inch is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Inch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inch start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inch


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

Belmullet in Broadhaven, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Belmullet, Broadhaven

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Belmullet self catering accommodation in Broadhaven, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Belmullet is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Belmullet start from £329 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belmullet


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach 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 . It also has Internet access. Waterville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Waterville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. 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 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilkee in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilkee, Loop Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilkee self catering accommodation in Loop Head Peninsula, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Kilkee is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Kilkee does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilkee start from £264 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee


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

KilMacrenan in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland-North

KilMacrenan, Letterkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Roney Beach in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Roney Beach, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Roney Beach self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Roney Beach is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Roney Beach does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roney Beach start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roney Beach


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Corofin in Nr Ennis, County Clare, Ireland-West

Corofin, Nr Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Corofin self catering accommodation in Nr Ennis, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Corofin start from £521 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corofin


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kesh in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Kesh, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Kesh self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh 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 Kesh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kesh


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Achill Island in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Achill Island, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Achill Island self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Achill Island start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


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

Killybegs in Killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Killybegs, Killybegs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Killybegs self catering accommodation in Killybegs, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom 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 . Killybegs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killybegs start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killybegs


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

 

 

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