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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Stone Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Ballydavid

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greenacres in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland West

Greenacres, Claremorris

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Greenacres self catering accommodation in Claremorris, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Greenacres does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greenacres start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacres


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Teach na Greine in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Teach na Greine, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Teach na Greine self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Teach na Greine start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teach na Greine


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

The Ghilies Cottage in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Ghilies Cottage, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Ghilies Cottage self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Ghilies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghilies Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghilies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Radharc an tSléibhe in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc an tSléibhe, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc an tSléibhe self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Radharc an tSléibhe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Radharc an tSléibhe start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc an tSléibhe


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy Cottage in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy Cottage, Ballycroy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Finians Bay Cottage in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Finians Bay Cottage, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Finians Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at St Finians Bay Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Finians Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Maple Lawn in Ballygarrett, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maple Lawn, Ballygarrett

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maple Lawn self catering accommodation in Ballygarrett, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maple Lawn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maple Lawn start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maple Lawn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Walsh Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Walsh Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Walsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Walsh Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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