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?

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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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

Kissanes Cottage, Beaufort
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Kissanes Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kissanes Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kissanes Cottage

Killeenleigh Cottage, Glandore
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Killeenleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Killeenleigh Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeenleigh Cottage

Cloonaquinn, Manorhamilton
St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West
Cloonaquinn self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloonaquinn start from £450 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonaquinn

K C Cottage, Quilty
St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West
K C Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . K C Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at K C Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about K C Cottage

5 Dalewood, Glengarriff
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
5 Dalewood self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 5 Dalewood start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Dalewood

No 1 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North
No 1 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 1 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 1 Carrick Cottages start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Carrick Cottages

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse

Tigh Mhicíl, Rosmuc
St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West
Tigh Mhicíl self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tigh Mhicíl does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tigh Mhicíl start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicíl

Mangerton View, Killarney
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Mangerton View self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mangerton View start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mangerton View
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
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