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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Letterfrack in Connemara, County Galway, Ireland-West

Letterfrack, Connemara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Letterfrack self catering accommodation in Connemara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . Letterfrack does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Letterfrack start from £174 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Letterfrack


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available

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 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Dingle is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Dingle start from £272 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Ballinskelligs in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Ballinskelligs, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Ballinskelligs self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Ballinskelligs is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Ballinskelligs start from £269 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballinskelligs


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

Ballaghaderreen in Lough Gara, County Roscommon, Ireland-West

Ballaghaderreen, Lough Gara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland-West

Ballaghaderreen self catering accommodation in Lough Gara, County Roscommon 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 . Ballaghaderreen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballaghaderreen start from £275 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballaghaderreen


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Glin in River Shannon, County Limerick, Ireland-South

Glin, River Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland-South

Glin self catering accommodation in River Shannon, County Limerick sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Glin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Prices at Glin start from £170 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glin


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Golf close by Internet WIFI available 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 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . 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 £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Waterville


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Shillelagh in Wicklow Mountains, County Wicklow, Ireland-East

Shillelagh, Wicklow Mountains

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland-East

Shillelagh 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 and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf . Prices at Shillelagh start from £216 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Shillelagh


Sleeps 6 Golf close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

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 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Kilcrohane is close to the beach. Kilcrohane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrohane start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrohane


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break

Spanish Point in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland-West

Spanish Point, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Spanish Point self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Spanish Point is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf fishing . Spanish Point does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spanish Point start from £321 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spanish Point


Sleeps 8 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Luxury self catering

Ballyliffin in Malin Head, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Ballyliffin, Malin Head

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Ballyliffin self catering accommodation in Malin Head, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . It also has Internet access. Ballyliffin is close to the beach. Activities close by include golf . Ballyliffin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyliffin start from £346 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyliffin


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

 

 

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