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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Westport in Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Westport, Clew Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Westport self catering accommodation in Clew Bay, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Westport is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Westport does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Westport start from £238 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Westport


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

Ballygarrett in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford, Ireland-South

Ballygarrett, Blackstairs Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland-South

Ballygarrett self catering accommodation in Blackstairs Mountains, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ballygarrett is close to the beach. Prices at Ballygarrett start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballygarrett


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach

Cushendall in Antrim Coast, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Cushendall, Antrim Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Cushendall self catering accommodation in Antrim Coast, County Antrim sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Cushendall is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Cushendall start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cushendall


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

Enniskean in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Enniskean, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Enniskean self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Enniskean start from £208 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Enniskean


Sleeps 4 Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ahakista in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ahakista, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ahakista self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ahakista is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ahakista does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ahakista start from £260 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ahakista


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Luxury self catering

The Clock Tower in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone, Ireland-North

The Clock Tower, Newtonstewart

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TyroneIreland-North

The Clock Tower self catering accommodation in Newtonstewart, County Tyrone sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at The Clock Tower start from £290 for a short break but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Clock Tower


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Crossmolina in Lough Conn, County Mayo, Ireland-West

Crossmolina, Lough Conn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland-West

Crossmolina self catering accommodation in Lough Conn, 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 . Crossmolina is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Crossmolina start from £191 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crossmolina


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Tinahely in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Tinahely, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Tinahely self catering accommodation in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow sleeps 8. 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 . Tinahely does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tinahely start from £290 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tinahely


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Liscannor in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland-West

Liscannor, Cliffs of Moher

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Liscannor self catering accommodation in Cliffs of Moher, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Liscannor is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Liscannor start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Liscannor


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

Upperchurch in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary, Ireland-South

Upperchurch, Slieve Felim Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland-South

Upperchurch self catering accommodation in Slieve Felim Mountains, County Tipperary sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Upperchurch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Upperchurch start from £253 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Upperchurch


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

 

 

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