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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Cloonadoon Lodge in Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland West

Cloonadoon Lodge, Carraroe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cloonadoon Lodge self catering accommodation in Carraroe, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cloonadoon Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloonadoon Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonadoon Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Benjamin Close in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Benjamin Close, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Benjamin Close self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 8 Benjamin Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Benjamin Close start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Benjamin Close


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oilean Fhonn in Kildysart, County Clare, Ireland West

Oilean Fhonn, Kildysart

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Oilean Fhonn self catering accommodation in Kildysart, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oilean Fhonn start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oilean Fhonn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Martins House in Milltown, County Galway, Ireland West

Martins House, Milltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Martins House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Martins House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins House start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

River Cottage in Touraneena, County Waterford, Ireland South

River Cottage, Touraneena

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Touraneena, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . River Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at River Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ard Mo Chroi in Ballyvourney, County Cork, Ireland South

Ard Mo Chroi, Ballyvourney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ard Mo Chroi self catering accommodation in Ballyvourney, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ard Mo Chroi start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Mo Chroi


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Golfside, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 4 Golfside start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Golfside


Sleeps 4 Garden

Fairy Lane Studio in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Fairy Lane Studio, Courtown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Fairy Lane Studio self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairy Lane Studio start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairy Lane Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cois Chlair in Ardrahan, County Galway, Ireland West

Cois Chlair, Ardrahan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cois Chlair self catering accommodation in Ardrahan, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Cois Chlair does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Chlair start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Chlair


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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