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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An Tiaracht in Chapeltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tiaracht, Chapeltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tiaracht self catering accommodation in Chapeltown, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tiaracht start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tiaracht


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tralia Farmhouse in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tralia Farmhouse, Firies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tralia Farmhouse in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tralia Farmhouse start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralia Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Helens Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Helens Cottage, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Helens Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Helens Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Helens Cottage start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helens Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Edencrest Lodge in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Edencrest Lodge, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Edencrest Lodge self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Edencrest Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Edencrest Lodge


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Doornogue in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Doornogue, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Doornogue self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Doornogue start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doornogue


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Black Streme Cottage in Kilflynn, County Kerry, Ireland South

Black Streme Cottage, Kilflynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Black Streme Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilflynn, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Black Streme Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Streme Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

9 Whitewater Estuary in Ballyhack, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Whitewater Estuary, Ballyhack

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Whitewater Estuary self catering accommodation in Ballyhack, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 Whitewater Estuary start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Whitewater Estuary


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Brin House in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Brin House, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Brin House self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Brin House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Brin House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Brin House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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