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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Seabreeze in Falcarragh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seabreeze, Falcarragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seabreeze self catering accommodation in Falcarragh, 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 Seabreeze start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seabreeze


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Yellow House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Yellow House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Yellow House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Yellow House start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Yellow House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Maple Lawn in Ballygarrett, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maple Lawn, Ballygarrett

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maple Lawn self catering accommodation in Ballygarrett, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maple Lawn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maple Lawn start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maple Lawn


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

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caitlins Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Caitlins Cottage, Clashmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Caitlins Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Caitlins Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caitlins Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

4 Bell Heights Apartments in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Bell Heights Apartments, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Bell Heights Apartments self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Bell Heights Apartments start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Bell Heights Apartments


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slieve League View 1 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 1, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 1 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 1 start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 1


Sleeps 4

Sweeney Cottage in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeney Cottage, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bracken Lodge in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Bracken Lodge, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Bracken Lodge self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bracken Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bracken Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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