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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The Audley in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Audley, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Audley self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Audley start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Audley


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage in Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage, Roscommon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Roscommon, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ballyglass Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglass Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglass Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Moulnaskeha in Ahakista, County Cork, Ireland South

Moulnaskeha, Ahakista

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Moulnaskeha self catering accommodation in Ahakista, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Moulnaskeha start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moulnaskeha


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Sloane Heights in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sloane Heights, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sloane Heights self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Sloane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Sloane Heights start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sloane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

No 17 Appollonian Suites in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 17 Appollonian Suites, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 17 Appollonian Suites self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at No 17 Appollonian Suites start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 17 Appollonian Suites


Sleeps 4

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Allihies Lodge in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Allihies Lodge, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Allihies Lodge self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Allihies Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Allihies Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Crona Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Crona Cottage, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Crona Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crona Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crona Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crona Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Studio in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Studio, Balla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Studio self catering accommodation in Balla, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

 

 

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