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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Carracastle House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carracastle House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carracastle House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carracastle House start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carracastle House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strand Cottage in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Strand Cottage, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Thorntons Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Thorntons Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Thorntons Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Thorntons Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thorntons Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

2 Clancy Cottages in Kilkieran, County Galway, Ireland West

2 Clancy Cottages, Kilkieran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

2 Clancy Cottages self catering accommodation in Kilkieran, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 Clancy Cottages start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Clancy Cottages


Sleeps 4 Garden

Priests Leap Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Priests Leap Cottage, Ballylickey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Priests Leap Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Priests Leap Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priests Leap Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Castle Quay, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 5 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Ardagh North in Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardagh North, Baltimore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardagh North self catering accommodation in Baltimore, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ardagh North does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardagh North start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardagh North


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Marys in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

St Marys, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

St Marys self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at St Marys start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Marys


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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