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 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

Ceol Na Mara in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Mara, Ventry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beachside Hideaway in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Beachside Hideaway, Courtown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Beachside Hideaway self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beachside Hideaway start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

2A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

2A Glynsk House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

2A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Annes Beach Cottage in Kincasslagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Annes Beach Cottage, Kincasslagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Annes Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincasslagh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Annes Beach Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annes Beach Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mount Brandon Cottage in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mount Brandon Cottage, Cloghane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mount Brandon Cottage self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mount Brandon Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mount Brandon Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eadan in Cornamona, County Galway, Ireland West

Eadan, Cornamona

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Eadan self catering accommodation in Cornamona, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eadan start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eadan


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hazelwood Farm Cottage in Wexford Town, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hazelwood Farm Cottage, Wexford Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hazelwood Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Wexford Town, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hazelwood Farm Cottage start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazelwood Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

Priests Leap Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Priests Leap Cottage, Ballylickey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Priests Leap Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Priests Leap Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priests Leap Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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