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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Courhoor Lake Cottage in Claddaghduff, County Galway, Ireland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage, Claddaghduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage self catering accommodation in Claddaghduff, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Courhoor Lake Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courhoor Lake Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Home Farm Cottage in Campile, County Wexford, Ireland South

Home Farm Cottage, Campile

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Home Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Campile, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Home Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Home Farm Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Home Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Watch House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Watch House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Watch House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 9. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sea Watch House start from £297 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Watch House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Muckanish Cottages in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland West

6 Muckanish Cottages, Ballyvaughan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

6 Muckanish Cottages self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at 6 Muckanish Cottages start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Muckanish Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

28 Ardmullen in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

28 Ardmullen, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

28 Ardmullen self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 28 Ardmullen start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 28 Ardmullen


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Castlebride Cottages in Conna, County Cork, Ireland South

2 Castlebride Cottages, Conna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

2 Castlebride Cottages self catering accommodation in Conna, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. 2 Castlebride Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Castlebride Cottages start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Castlebride Cottages


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

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

The Old Schoolhouse in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Old Schoolhouse, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Old Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Schoolhouse start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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