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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Stookisland Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stookisland Cottage, Cromane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stookisland Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromane, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stookisland Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stookisland Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stookisland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dungarvan Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Dungarvan Cottage, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Dungarvan Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dungarvan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Straboy Garden Cottage in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland North

Straboy Garden Cottage, Glenties

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Straboy Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Straboy Garden Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Straboy Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

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

Cloonadoon Lodge in Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland West

Cloonadoon Lodge, Carraroe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cloonadoon Lodge self catering accommodation in Carraroe, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cloonadoon Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloonadoon Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonadoon Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Rose Cottage in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rose Cottage, Kiltimagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fern View House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fern View House, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fern View House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fern View House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern View House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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