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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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 11. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Dingle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dingle start from £259 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Glengarriff in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Glengarriff, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Glengarriff self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Glengarriff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glengarriff start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Rosslare in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Rosslare, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Rosslare self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rosslare is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Rosslare does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosslare start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosslare


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

Foxford in River Moy, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Foxford, River Moy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Foxford self catering accommodation in River Moy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Foxford start from £225 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxford


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

Duncannon in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncannon, Sunny South East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncannon self catering accommodation in Sunny South East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Duncannon is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Duncannon start from £256 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncannon


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

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 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 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 £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


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

Mayobridge in Mourne Mountains, County Down, Ireland-North

Mayobridge, Mourne Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DownIreland-North

Mayobridge self catering accommodation in Mourne Mountains, County Down sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Mayobridge start from £230 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mayobridge


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Kenmare in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Kenmare, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Kenmare self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Kenmare start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kenmare


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by

Blennerville in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Blennerville, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Blennerville self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, 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 . It also has Internet access. Blennerville is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Blennerville start from £286 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blennerville


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Duncormick in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Duncormick, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Duncormick self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Duncormick is close to the beach. Duncormick does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Duncormick start from £338 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duncormick


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

 

 

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