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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Daisy Cottage in Tinahely, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Daisy Cottage, Tinahely

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Tinahely, County Wicklow sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £240 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 14 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 14 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 14 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Number 14 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 14 Knights Haven start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 14 Knights Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Orchard in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Orchard, Enniscorthy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


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

Ballyblood Lodge in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Ballyblood Lodge, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ballyblood Lodge self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ballyblood Lodge start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyblood Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Forest View in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Forest View, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Forest View self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Forest View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Forest View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Forest View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandymount in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Sandymount, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sandymount self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sandymount start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandymount


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clooncorraun Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Clooncorraun Cottage, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Clooncorraun Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Clooncorraun Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clooncorraun Cottage start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clooncorraun Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Middlequarter in Newcastle, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Middlequarter, Newcastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Middlequarter self catering accommodation in Newcastle, County Tipperary 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. Middlequarter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middlequarter start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middlequarter


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

Videomare Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Videomare Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Videomare Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Videomare Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Videomare Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gloss Farmhouse in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gloss Farmhouse, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gloss Farmhouse 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 Gloss Farmhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gloss Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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