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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Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry 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. Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Luibheolaíocht in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Luibheolaíocht, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Luibheolaíocht self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luibheolaíocht does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luibheolaíocht start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luibheolaíocht


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moyasta House in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Moyasta House, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Moyasta House self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Moyasta House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moyasta House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaside Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seaside Cottage, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverbank Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Riverbank Cottage, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Riverbank Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Riverbank Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean Heights in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean Heights, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean Heights self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Heights start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Merchants House in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

The Merchants House, Kilrush

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Merchants House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

El Dorado in Leap, County Cork, Ireland South

El Dorado, Leap

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

El Dorado self catering accommodation in Leap, County Cork sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at El Dorado start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about El Dorado


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Craggaknock in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Craggaknock, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Craggaknock self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Craggaknock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craggaknock start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craggaknock


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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