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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Sea Watch House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Watch House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Watch House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sea Watch House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Watch House


Sleeps 8 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

Cosy Nook in Ballymichael, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cosy Nook, Ballymichael

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Ballymichael, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden

Katies Cottage in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

Katies Cottage, Kilrush

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Katies Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Katies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Katies Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Katies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

Cregan Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cregan Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cregan Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cregan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cregan Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cregan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seagull Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Seagull Cottage, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Seagull Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seagull Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seagull Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seagull Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Fairfield Close in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Fairfield Close, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Fairfield Close self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 8 Fairfield Close start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Fairfield Close


Sleeps 4 Garden

River View in Kilcolgan, County Galway, Ireland West

River View, Kilcolgan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

River View self catering accommodation in Kilcolgan, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River View start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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