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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Diskins Cottage in Carrowkennedy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Diskins Cottage, Carrowkennedy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Diskins Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrowkennedy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Diskins Cottage start from £282 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Diskins Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bruach Na Haille in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Bruach Na Haille, Killadysert

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bruach Na Haille self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bruach Na Haille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bruach Na Haille start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bruach Na Haille


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View Lodge in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mountain View Lodge, Kilmacthomas

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mountain View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Lodge start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Lodge


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

Rusheen Cottage in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Rusheen Cottage, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rusheen Cottage self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Rusheen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rusheen Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rusheen Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Grove Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Grove Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grove Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Harbour View in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

6 Harbour View, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

6 Harbour View self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Harbour View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Harbour View


Sleeps 6

The Fairy Chair in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Fairy Chair, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Fairy Chair self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Fairy Chair start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fairy Chair


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Fishermans Cottage in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Old Fishermans Cottage, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Old Fishermans Cottage self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old Fishermans Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Fishermans Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Fishermans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Kilmichael in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Kilmichael, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Kilmichael self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilmichael does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmichael start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmichael


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Narin House Apartment in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Narin House Apartment, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Narin House Apartment self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Narin House Apartment start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Narin House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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