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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Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barley Cove in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Barley Cove, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barley Cove self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barley Cove start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cove


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whispering Trees Apartment in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Whispering Trees Apartment, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Whispering Trees Apartment self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Whispering Trees Apartment start from £162 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whispering Trees Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Sallywood House in Ballybofey, County Donegal, Ireland North

Sallywood House, Ballybofey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Sallywood House self catering accommodation in Ballybofey, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sallywood House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sallywood House start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sallywood House


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

Tigh Mhicíl in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stable in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Stable, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Stable self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Stable does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stable start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stable


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Fallowfield Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Fallowfield Cottage, Cahir

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Fallowfield Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fallowfield Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fallowfield Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fallowfield Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Mews in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

The Mews, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Mews self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mews start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mews


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

River Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

River Cottage, Rosmuc

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at River Cottage start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

 

 

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