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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Silver Strand Cottage in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Silver Strand Cottage, Wicklow Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Silver Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Silver Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Silver Strand Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silver Strand Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tree Grove Cottage in Kinlough, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Tree Grove Cottage, Kinlough

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Tree Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinlough, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tree Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tree Grove Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tree Grove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Cutteen in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Cutteen, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cutteen self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cutteen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cutteen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cutteen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gardeners Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Gardeners Cottage, Ballymote

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Gardeners Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Renvyle Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Renvyle Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Renvyle Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Renvyle Cottage start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cloon Fad in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloon Fad, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloon Fad self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Cloon Fad does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloon Fad start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloon Fad


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 2 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Carrick Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Carrick Cottages


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

Videomare Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Videomare Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Videomare Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Videomare Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Videomare Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

San Therese in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

San Therese, New Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

San Therese self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at San Therese start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about San Therese


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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