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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Bun an Cnoic in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bun an Cnoic, Dunmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bun an Cnoic self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bun an Cnoic does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bun an Cnoic start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bun an Cnoic


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cúnna Bán in Fanore, County Clare, Ireland West

Cúnna Bán, Fanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cúnna Bán self catering accommodation in Fanore, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cúnna Bán does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cúnna Bán start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cúnna Bán


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

Farm Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Farm Cottage, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Farm Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean View in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean View, Adrigole

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whispering Trees Apartment in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Whispering Trees Apartment, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Whispering Trees Apartment self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Whispering Trees Apartment start from £162 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whispering Trees Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Dolan Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Dolan Cottage, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dolan Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Dolan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolan Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Sliabh na Mban in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sliabh na Mban, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sliabh na Mban self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Sliabh na Mban does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sliabh na Mban start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sliabh na Mban


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Quayside House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Quayside House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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