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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Portballintrae in Giants Causeway, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portballintrae, Giants Causeway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portballintrae self catering accommodation in Giants Causeway, County Antrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Portballintrae is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portballintrae start from £500 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portballintrae


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

Doogort in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Doogort, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Doogort self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Doogort is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Doogort does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Doogort start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doogort


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

Grange in Benbulben, County Sligo, Ireland-West

Grange, Benbulben

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland-West

Grange self catering accommodation in Benbulben, County Sligo sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Grange is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Grange start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange


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

Trim in East Coast, County Meath, Ireland-East

Trim, East Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

Trim self catering accommodation in East Coast, County Meath sleeps 4. This 2 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 Trim start from £307 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trim


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

The Loft in Navan, County Meath, Ireland-East

The Loft, Navan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MeathIreland-East

The Loft self catering accommodation in Navan, County Meath sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Loft start from £323 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Loft


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Games room

Rossnowlagh in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Rossnowlagh, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Rossnowlagh self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Rossnowlagh is close to the beach. Prices at Rossnowlagh start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rossnowlagh


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Bell Harbour in Burren National Park, County Clare, Ireland-West

Bell Harbour, Burren National Park

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Bell Harbour self catering accommodation in Burren National Park, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bell Harbour start from £306 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bell Harbour


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Golf close by

Limavady in Lough Foyle, County Derry, Ireland-North

Limavady, Lough Foyle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DerryIreland-North

Limavady self catering accommodation in Lough Foyle, County Derry sleeps 5. 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 Limavady start from £325 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Limavady


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Roundstone in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Roundstone, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Roundstone self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Roundstone is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Roundstone start from £234 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone


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

Drinagh in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland-South

Drinagh, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Drinagh self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom luxury Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Drinagh start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Drinagh


Sleeps 8 Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

 

 

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