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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The Ghilies Cottage in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Ghilies Cottage, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Ghilies Cottage self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Ghilies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghilies Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghilies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Stranacorcoragh in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Stranacorcoragh, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Stranacorcoragh self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stranacorcoragh start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stranacorcoragh


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Cúnna Bán in Fanore, County Clare, Ireland West

Cúnna Bán, Fanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cúnna Bán self catering accommodation in Fanore, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cúnna Bán does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cúnna Bán start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cúnna Bán


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Castle Quay, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 5 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

62 St Helens Bay in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

62 St Helens Bay, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

62 St Helens Bay self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 62 St Helens Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 62 St Helens Bay start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 62 St Helens Bay


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

Cranny Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cranny Cottage, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cranny Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cranny Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranny Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Goulane Heights in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Goulane Heights, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Goulane Heights self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Goulane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goulane Heights start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goulane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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