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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Mangerton View in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mangerton View, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mangerton View self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mangerton View start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mangerton View


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

Finglas House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finglas House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finglas House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finglas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finglas House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finglas House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodland Cottage in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

Woodland Cottage, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £153 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 2

5 Glor na Farraige in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

5 Glor na Farraige, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

5 Glor na Farraige self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Glor na Farraige start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Glor na Farraige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bayswater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayswater, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayswater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bayswater start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayswater


Sleeps 4 Garden

Carmels Lodge in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Carmels Lodge, Kilmore Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Carmels Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carmels Lodge start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carmels Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ceol Na Mara in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Mara, Ventry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gortna Gloss in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland South

Gortna Gloss, Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Gortna Gloss self catering accommodation in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortna Gloss start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortna Gloss


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolmen Cottage in Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland West

Dolmen Cottage, Kilfenora

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Dolmen Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilfenora, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dolmen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolmen Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolmen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

No 1 The Byre in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland East

No 1 The Byre, Ashford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

No 1 The Byre self catering accommodation in Ashford, County Wicklow sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 1 The Byre does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 The Byre start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 The Byre


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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