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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Glenvale Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Glenvale Cottage, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Glenvale Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenvale Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenvale Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kates Cottage 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 Kates Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cregan Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cregan Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cregan Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cregan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cregan Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cregan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy Cottage in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy Cottage, Ballycroy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy Cottage


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

Bantry Apartment in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Bantry Apartment, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Bantry Apartment self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bantry Apartment start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bantry Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

The Coach House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached 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 £280 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

 

 

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