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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Ocean View Apartment in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View Apartment, Quilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View Apartment self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Ocean View Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View Apartment start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Inverin in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Inverin, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Inverin self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Inverin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Inverin start from £218 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inverin


Close to the Beach Golf close by

Castlebaldwin in Lough Arrow, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Castlebaldwin, Lough Arrow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Castlebaldwin self catering accommodation in Lough Arrow, County Sligo sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Castlebaldwin start from £169 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlebaldwin


Fishing close by Golf close by

Glencolumbkille in killybegs, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, killybegs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in killybegs, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Glencolumbkille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

Ardfert in Tralee Bay, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ardfert, Tralee Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ardfert self catering accommodation in Tralee Bay, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardfert is close to the beach. Prices at Ardfert start from £365 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardfert


Close to the Beach

Carraroe in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carraroe, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carraroe self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carraroe is close to the beach. Carraroe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraroe start from £541 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraroe


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Glenwood Cottage in Laragh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Glenwood Cottage, Laragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Glenwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Laragh, County Wicklow sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenwood Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenwood Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kerrykeel in Carrowkeel, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Kerrykeel, Carrowkeel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Kerrykeel self catering accommodation in Carrowkeel, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Kerrykeel does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kerrykeel start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kerrykeel


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Brittas Bay in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Brittas Bay, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Brittas Bay self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Brittas Bay is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Brittas Bay start from £372 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brittas Bay


Close to the Beach Golf close by

Fanore in Galway Bay, County Clare, Ireland-West

Fanore, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Fanore self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Fanore is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Fanore start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fanore


Close to the Beach Fishing close by

 

 

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