Our favourite holiday of the year is coming up, giving us the perfect excuse to celebrate Ireland and all it has to offer. We’ve found five fabulous stays so you can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day with a well-deserved break, especially this year as we have an extra day’s holiday.
Five Irish Stays for St. Patrick’s Day
Hayfield Manor, Cork
Treat yourself to a visit to Hayfield Manor this Paddy’s Day, where you can relax and take in all the hotel has to offer, before heading out to enjoy the city’s fantastic St. Patrick’s Day parade. The hotel is offering a special deal for this year’s celebrations, including a two night stay with breakfast included.
With your booking, you’ll also receive €30 dining credit per room to spend towards a four-course evening meal in Perrotts Garden Bistro or Orchids Restaurant. This is the perfect way to celebrate the most Irish day of the year, right at the centre of it all.
Dromoland Castle, Clare
Head to County Clare for a break you’ll remember at Dromoland Castle. This magical castle is the perfect escape for your Paddy’s Day break, complete with everything needed to celebrate the national holiday. There’s plenty to explore on the grounds of this stunning 16th century castle.
Book a three-night break with breakfast each morning, dinner in the Earl of Thomond Restaurant on an evening of your choice and a night of dining at the Fig Tree Restaurant. Guests can enjoy the ‘Chocolate Leprechaun Hunt’ while they explore the walled garden, and live performances from Irish bagpipers to celebrate the holiday.
The g Hotel, Galway
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at the heart of it all, in the lively Galway City. The five-star g Hotel is offering a two-night city centre stay, with a pint of Guinness on arrival to kick off the festivities. This offer includes breakfast on both mornings and a three-course dinner in the 2 AA Rosette winning Restaurant Gigi’s on an evening of your choice.
Enjoy a discounted rate on the hotel’s five-star thermal suite during your stay, and head out to enjoy the incredible Macnas parade and traditional Irish music in the cosy pubs as the city comes to life with celebrations.
The Hardiman, Galway
Here’s another Galway hotel welcoming guests for the St. Patrick’s weekend, offering a two-night stay in the city centre. The Hardiman is one of Galway’s most impressive historic hotels, celebrating it’s 170th birthday this year.
On arrival, you’ll receive the symbolic gift of a shamrock to bring you luck during your stay. The offer includes a traditional Irish breakfast on both mornings and a three-course dinner with a complimentary Irish Coffee on an evening of your choice. Celebrate with the Saint Patrick’s Day Emerald Experience Package, available from 13-23 March.
The Ross, Killarney, County Kerry
Killarney is one of Ireland’s most stunning destinations, and it’s the perfect spot to get away for this year’s celebrations. With lots happening around the area to honour our patron saint, Killarney is certainly set to come to life this St. Patrick’s Day.
Take a break at The Ross hotel, where you can relax while you visit. The hotel is right in the middle of Killarney’s hustle and bustle, so the celebrations will be just on your doorstep. Enjoy a two-night stay with dinner on one evening, or take a little extra time and treat yourself to a three-nighter.
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