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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Castletownsend in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland-South

Castletownsend, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Castletownsend self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Castletownsend is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Castletownsend does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castletownsend start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castletownsend


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

Randalstown in Lough Neagh, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Randalstown, Lough Neagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Randalstown self catering accommodation in Lough Neagh, County Antrim 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 Randalstown start from £366 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Randalstown


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Dunfanaghy in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Dunfanaghy, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Dunfanaghy self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Dunfanaghy is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Dunfanaghy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dunfanaghy start from £411 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunfanaghy


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by

Annascaul in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Annascaul, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Annascaul 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 . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Annascaul start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annascaul


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

Cushendun in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendun, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendun self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendun is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Cushendun does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cushendun start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendun


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Blessington in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Blessington, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Blessington 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 . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Blessington start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blessington


Sleeps 6 Golf close by

Skerries in East Coast, County Dublin, Ireland-East

Skerries, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DublinIreland-East

Skerries self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Dublin sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skerries is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Skerries start from £700 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skerries


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

Ballintra in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballintra, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballintra 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 . Ballintra is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Ballintra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballintra start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballintra


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

Greystones in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Greystones, Sunny East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Greystones self catering accommodation in Sunny East Coast, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Greystones is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Greystones does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greystones start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greystones


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 7. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 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 £677 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 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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