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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The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

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

Moulnaskeha in Ahakista, County Cork, Ireland South

Moulnaskeha, Ahakista

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Moulnaskeha self catering accommodation in Ahakista, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moulnaskeha start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moulnaskeha


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Bayview Cottage in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayview Cottage, Kilgarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayview Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilgarvan, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bayview Cottage start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy Cottage in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy Cottage, Ballycroy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

37 Rossdara in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

37 Rossdara, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

37 Rossdara self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 37 Rossdara start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 37 Rossdara


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Burren View in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren View, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren View self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Burren View start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren View


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Brandon Holiday Home in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brandon Holiday Home, Cloghane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brandon Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Brandon Holiday Home start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brandon Holiday Home


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tig Ellen in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Ellen, Caherdaniel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tig Ellen self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tig Ellen start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tig Ellen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Kates Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mary Kates Cottage, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mary Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Kates Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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