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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Beech Tree Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Beech Tree Cottage, Ballyduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Beech Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Beech Tree Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Palm View in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Palm View, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Palm View self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry 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. Prices at Palm View start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Cranagher House in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Cranagher House, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cranagher House self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cranagher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cranagher House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranagher House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

11 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 11 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

No 4 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 4 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 4 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 4 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 4 Carrick Cottages start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 4 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


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

Cnoc Dubh Cottage in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cnoc Dubh Cottage, Kiltimagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cnoc Dubh Cottage self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cnoc Dubh Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnoc Dubh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Brook in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Little Brook, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Little Brook self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Little Brook start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Brook


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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