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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Seabank in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seabank, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seabank self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seabank does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seabank start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seabank


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse in Grenagh, County Cork, Ireland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glasha House in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Glasha House, Doolin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Glasha House self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glasha House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glasha House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasha House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grange Farmhouse in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Grange Farmhouse, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Grange Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grange Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grange Farmhouse start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grange Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

7 Station House in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

7 Station House, Castlegregory

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

7 Station House self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 7 Station House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 7 Station House start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 7 Station House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Fraoch in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fraoch, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fraoch 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 . Prices at Fraoch start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fraoch


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seven Gables Cottage in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seven Gables Cottage, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seven Gables Cottage self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Seven Gables Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seven Gables Cottage start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seven Gables Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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