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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3 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

3 Castle Quay, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

3 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 3 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

River Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

River Cottage, Rosmuc

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

River Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at River Cottage start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Orchard in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Orchard, Enniscorthy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Orchard self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilmurry Heights in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilmurry Heights, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilmurry Heights self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilmurry Heights start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmurry Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Even Tide in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Even Tide, Schull

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Finians Bay Cottage in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Finians Bay Cottage, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Finians Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, 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 St Finians Bay Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Finians Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dromroe in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Dromroe, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Dromroe self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dromroe start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromroe


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bayswater in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayswater, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayswater self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Bayswater start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayswater


Sleeps 4 Garden

21 Brittas Bay Park in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland East

21 Brittas Bay Park, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

21 Brittas Bay Park self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 21 Brittas Bay Park start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Brittas Bay Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

No 17 Mountain Dale in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 17 Mountain Dale, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 17 Mountain Dale self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 17 Mountain Dale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 17 Mountain Dale start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 17 Mountain Dale


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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