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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Riverbank Farm in Gort, County Galway, Ireland West

Riverbank Farm, Gort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Riverbank Farm self catering accommodation in Gort, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Riverbank Farm does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverbank Farm start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Farm


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mickeys Cottage in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Mickeys Cottage, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Mickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mickeys Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mickeys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Finglas House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finglas House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finglas House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finglas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finglas House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finglas House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gorse View Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Gorse View Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gorse View Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gorse View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorse View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Granary, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Granary self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford 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. Activities close by include fishing . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

Oak View in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Oak View, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Oak View self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea View in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sea View, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sea View self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

17 Bruach na Mara in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

17 Bruach na Mara, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

17 Bruach na Mara self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 17 Bruach na Mara start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Bruach na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock House in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Adrigole

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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