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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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

Ballycroy in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballycroy, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Ballycroy is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Ballycroy start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by

Dugort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Dugort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Dugort 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 . Dugort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dugort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dugort start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dugort


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

Ballinrobe in Lough Mask, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Ballinrobe, Lough Mask

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Ballinrobe self catering accommodation in Lough Mask, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 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 . Ballinrobe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballinrobe start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinrobe


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Knockvicar in Lough Key, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Knockvicar, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Knockvicar self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Roscommon 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 Knockvicar start from £416 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Knockvicar


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

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

Salthill Seaside Resort, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Salthill Seaside Resort self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Salthill Seaside Resort is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Salthill Seaside Resort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Salthill Seaside Resort start from £273 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salthill Seaside Resort


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

Millstreet in Blackwater Valley, County Cork, Ireland-South

Millstreet, Blackwater Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Millstreet self catering accommodation in Blackwater Valley, County Cork 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 . Millstreet does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Millstreet start from £146 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millstreet


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Malinhead in Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Malinhead, Malin Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Malinhead self catering accommodation in Malin Head, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Malinhead is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Malinhead start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Malinhead


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break

Ballylickey in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ballylickey, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ballylickey self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballylickey is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballylickey start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballylickey


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

Dunmore East in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford, Ireland-South

Dunmore East, Waterford Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland-South

Dunmore East self catering accommodation in Waterford Harbour, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Dunmore East does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunmore East start from £364 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunmore East


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

 

 

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