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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Teach Incheese in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Teach Incheese, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Teach Incheese self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Teach Incheese does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Teach Incheese start from £283 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teach Incheese


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Sandy Hill in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sandy Hill, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sandy Hill self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sandy Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Hill start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Hill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grove Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Grove Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grove Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bungalow in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

The Bungalow, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle Island Cottage in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Island Cottage, Schull

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Island Cottage self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Castle Island Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Island Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Island Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pine Tree Lodge in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Pine Tree Lodge, Kiltimagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Pine Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pine Tree Lodge start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Tree Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Havens End in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Havens End, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Havens End self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Havens End does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Havens End start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Havens End


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caher House in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Caher House, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Caher House self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caher House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caher House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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