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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Roseville in Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland West

Roseville, Ahascragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Roseville self catering accommodation in Ahascragh, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roseville start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Station House in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

5 Station House, Castlegregory

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

5 Station House self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 5 Station House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Station House start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Station House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glencross Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Glencross Cottage, Rathmullan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Glencross Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glencross Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glencross Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glencross Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Castlegregory

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Arra House in Milltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Arra House, Milltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Arra House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Arra House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arra House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Butterfly Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Butterfly Cottage, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Butterfly Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Butterfly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Corn Crake in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Corn Crake, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Corn Crake self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Corn Crake does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corn Crake start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corn Crake


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Stables, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Brewsterfield Lodge House in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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