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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Sea Watch House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Watch House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Watch House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sea Watch House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Watch House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Killeenleigh Cottage in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

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


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

12 Mountshannon Cottages in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages, Mountshannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Mountshannon Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Mountshannon Cottages start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Mountshannon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

An Lisin in Ring, County Waterford, Ireland South

An Lisin, Ring

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

An Lisin self catering accommodation in Ring, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . An Lisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lisin start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lisin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Bellharbour Cottage in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

Bellharbour Cottage, Bellharbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bellharbour Cottage self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bellharbour Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellharbour Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellharbour Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


Sleeps 4 Garden

8 Benjamin Close in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Benjamin Close, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Benjamin Close self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 8 Benjamin Close does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 8 Benjamin Close start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Benjamin Close


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

Goulane Heights in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Goulane Heights, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Goulane Heights self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Goulane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goulane Heights start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goulane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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