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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19 Dun Na Mara in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

19 Dun Na Mara, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

19 Dun Na Mara self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 Dun Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 Dun Na Mara start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 Dun Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Black Streme Cottage in Kilflynn, County Kerry, Ireland South

Black Streme Cottage, Kilflynn

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Black Streme Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilflynn, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Black Streme Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Black Streme Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Key Cottage in St Mullins, County Carlow, Ireland East

Key Cottage, St Mullins

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CarlowIreland East

Key Cottage self catering accommodation in St Mullins, County Carlow sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Key Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Key Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Serene House in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Serene House, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Serene House self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Serene House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Serene House start from £338 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Serene House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly 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

1 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Golfside, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Golfside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Golfside start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Golfside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Frure House in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Frure House, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Frure House self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Frure House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Frure House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frure House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Audley in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Audley, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Audley self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Audley start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Audley


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fort Mountain House in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Fort Mountain House, Duncormick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Fort Mountain House self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fort Mountain House start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Mountain House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tully Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Tully Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tully Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tully Cottage start from £174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tully Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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