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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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

Tuam in Lough Corrib, County Galway, Ireland-West

Tuam, Lough Corrib

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Tuam self catering accommodation in Lough Corrib, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Tuam start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tuam


Golf close by

2 Oakwood Manor in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Oakwood Manor, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Oakwood Manor self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 Oakwood Manor does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Oakwood Manor start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Oakwood Manor


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

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

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

Ardrahan, Nr Galway City

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Ardrahan self catering accommodation in Nr Galway City, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ardrahan is close to the beach. Ardrahan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardrahan start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardrahan


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Thomastown in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Thomastown, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Thomastown self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Thomastown is close to the beach. Thomastown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Thomastown start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thomastown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly Ideal for a romantic break

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

Carney in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Carney, Grange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Carney self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Carney is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carney start from £247 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carney


Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Milltown in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Milltown, Lakes of Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Milltown self catering accommodation in Lakes of Killarney, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Milltown is close to the beach. Milltown does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Milltown start from £309 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Milltown


Close to the Beach Pet friendly

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dingle is close to the beach. Prices at Dingle start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Close to the Beach

 

 

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