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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Palm View in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Palm View, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Palm View self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Palm View start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Alderlane Stables in Wexford Town, County Wexford, Ireland South

Alderlane Stables, Wexford Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Alderlane Stables self catering accommodation in Wexford Town, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alderlane Stables start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alderlane Stables


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilcrenagh in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilcrenagh, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilcrenagh 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Kilcrenagh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilcrenagh start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilcrenagh


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

ODriscolls in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls, Rosscarbery

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls self catering accommodation in Rosscarbery, County Cork sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Frankies Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Frankies Cottage, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Frankies Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Frankies Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frankies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

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

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Little Brook in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Little Brook, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Little Brook self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Little Brook start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Little Brook


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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