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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Killorglin in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Killorglin, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Killorglin self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include fishing . Killorglin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Killorglin start from £261 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin


Pet friendly Fishing close by

Delphi in Leenane, County Galway, Ireland-West

Delphi, Leenane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Delphi self catering accommodation in Leenane, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Activities close by include fishing . Delphi does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Delphi start from £313 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Delphi


Pet friendly Fishing close by

Carragh Lake in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Carragh Lake, Ring of Kerry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Carragh Lake self catering accommodation in Ring of Kerry, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Carragh Lake is close to the beach. Prices at Carragh Lake start from £337 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carragh Lake


Close to the Beach Open fire or wood burner

Creveen Lodge in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Creveen Lodge, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Creveen Lodge in Ireland South has a 2 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Creveen Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Creveen Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creveen Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Graiguenamanagh in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny, Ireland-South

Graiguenamanagh, Barrow Valley

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland-South

Graiguenamanagh self catering accommodation in Barrow Valley, County Kilkenny sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include golf fishing . Graiguenamanagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Graiguenamanagh start from £469 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Graiguenamanagh


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by Open fire or wood burner

Bramble Court Annexe in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Bramble Court Annexe, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Bramble Court Annexe self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Bramble Court Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bramble Court Annexe start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bramble Court Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Craughwell in Galway Bay, County Galway, Ireland-West

Craughwell, Galway Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland-West

Craughwell self catering accommodation in Galway Bay, County Galway sleeps . This Cottage is ideal as a holiday base or for a fun short break . Activities close by include golf fishing . Craughwell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craughwell start from £201 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craughwell


Pet friendly Fishing close by Golf close by

Miltown Malbay in Atlantic Coast, County Clare, Ireland-West

Miltown Malbay, Atlantic Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland-West

Miltown Malbay self catering accommodation in Atlantic Coast, County Clare sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Miltown Malbay start from £248 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Miltown Malbay


Carrick in Donegal Coast, County Donegal, Ireland-North

Carrick, Donegal Coast

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland-North

Carrick self catering accommodation in Donegal Coast, County Donegal sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Carrick is close to the beach. Prices at Carrick start from £180 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick


Close to the Beach

Dingle in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland-South

Dingle, Dingle Peninsula

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland-South

Dingle self catering accommodation in Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry sleeps . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Dingle is close to the beach. Prices at Dingle start from £224 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dingle


Close to the Beach

 

 

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