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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Kilshanny in Ennistymon, County Clare, Ireland-West

Kilshanny, Ennistymon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Kilshanny self catering accommodation in Ennistymon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 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 . Kilshanny does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilshanny start from £213 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilshanny


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Clonbur in Joyce Country, County Galway, Ireland-West

Clonbur, Joyce Country

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Clonbur self catering accommodation in Joyce Country, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Clonbur start from £135 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Carrick-On-Shannon in Lough Key, County Leitrim, Ireland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon, Lough Key

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland-West

Carrick-On-Shannon self catering accommodation in Lough Key, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Carrick-On-Shannon start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick-On-Shannon


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kilmuckridge in East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Kilmuckridge, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Kilmuckridge self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kilmuckridge start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmuckridge


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Carna in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Carna, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Carna self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 19. This 8 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Carna is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Carna start from £787 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Glencolumbkille in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Glencolumbkille, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Glencolumbkille self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glencolumbkille is close to the beach. Prices at Glencolumbkille start from £140 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencolumbkille


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach

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 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Achill Island is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Achill Island start from £232 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Achill Island


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Blackwater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blackwater, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blackwater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry 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 Blackwater start from £278 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackwater


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Lisbellaw in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh, Ireland-North

Lisbellaw, Lough Erne

St Patrick's Day breaks in County FermanaghIreland-North

Lisbellaw self catering accommodation in Lough Erne, County Fermanagh sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Lisbellaw does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisbellaw start from £335 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisbellaw


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available

Enniscrone in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Enniscrone, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Enniscrone self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Sligo sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Enniscrone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Enniscrone does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Enniscrone start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniscrone


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

 

 

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