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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Bundoran in Donegal Bay, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Bundoran, Donegal Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Bundoran self catering accommodation in Donegal Bay, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Bundoran is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Bundoran start from £400 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bundoran


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Ardgroom in Beara Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Ardgroom, Beara Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Ardgroom self catering accommodation in Beara Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ardgroom is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ardgroom start from £277 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardgroom


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Kilcrohane in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork, Ireland-South

Kilcrohane, Sheeps Head Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Kilcrohane self catering accommodation in Sheeps Head Peninsula, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £244 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by

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 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Glengarriff is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glengarriff start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glengarriff


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by

Galbally in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Galbally, Galtee Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Galbally self catering accommodation in Galtee Mountains, County Limerick sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Galbally does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Galbally start from £284 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Galbally


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Ventry in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ventry, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ventry self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Ventry is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Prices at Ventry start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ventry


Sleeps 10 or more Close to the Beach Golf close by

Pettigo in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Pettigo, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Pettigo self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pettigo start from £217 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pettigo


Sleeps 4 Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Portrush in Seaside Resort, County Antrim, Ireland-North

Portrush, Seaside Resort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County AntrimIreland-North

Portrush self catering accommodation in Seaside Resort, County Antrim sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Portrush is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Portrush start from £375 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Portrush


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

Gowran in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Gowran, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Gowran self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny 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 . Gowran does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gowran start from £223 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gowran


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

Skull in West Cork, County Cork, Ireland-South

Skull, West Cork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland-South

Skull self catering accommodation in West Cork, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Skull is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Skull does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Skull start from £279 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Skull


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

 

 

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