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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Kilkeel in Carlingford Lough, County Down, Ireland-North

Kilkeel, Carlingford Lough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Kilkeel self catering accommodation in Carlingford Lough, County Down sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilkeel is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Kilkeel start from £450 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkeel


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

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

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Killorglin start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


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

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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

Easkey in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Easkey, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Easkey self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo 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 . Easkey does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Easkey start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Easkey


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests, Belle Isle Estate

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests self catering accommodation in Belle Isle Estate, County Fermanagh sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests start from £1483 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belle Isle Castle 8 Guests


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Detached . 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 £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Dunmore East is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Dunmore East start from £323 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 Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Galway City in Galway City, County Galway, Ireland-West

Galway City, Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Galway City self catering accommodation in Galway City, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Galway City is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Galway City start from £190 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galway City


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

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 6. 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 . Prices at Shillelagh start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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