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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Stookisland Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stookisland Cottage, Cromane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stookisland Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromane, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stookisland Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stookisland Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stookisland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Russell Family Cottage in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Russell Family Cottage, Doolin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Russell Family Cottage self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Russell Family Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Russell Family Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Russell Family Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyblood Lodge in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Ballyblood Lodge, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ballyblood Lodge self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ballyblood Lodge start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyblood Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

1 Cois Cuaine in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

1 Cois Cuaine, Bellharbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

1 Cois Cuaine self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Cois Cuaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Cois Cuaine start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cois Cuaine


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyduff in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stoney Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Stoney Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Stoney Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoney Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Johnnies Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Johnnies Cottage, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Johnnies Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnies Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnies Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Olive Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Copper Olive Cottage, Cong

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Copper Olive Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Copper Olive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Olive Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Olive Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cranny Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cranny Cottage, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cranny Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cranny Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranny Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Beach House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Beach House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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