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?

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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Dolan Cottage, Roundstone
St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West
Dolan Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Dolan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolan Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolan Cottage

Mountain View, Ardara
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North
Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View

Callan Thatched Cottage, Kilkenny
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South
Callan Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Callan Thatched Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan Thatched Cottage

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard
St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West
Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin

Seascape, Fethard-On-Sea
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Seascape in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Seascape start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape

Luibheolaíocht, Lismore
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South
Luibheolaíocht self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luibheolaíocht does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luibheolaíocht start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luibheolaíocht

Palm Grove Cottage, Leap
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Palm Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Leap, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Palm Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palm Grove Cottage start from £180 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm Grove Cottage

The Coach House, Corofin
St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West
The Coach House self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House

Tooreen Farmhouse, Glengarriff
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Tooreen Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tooreen Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tooreen Farmhouse start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tooreen Farmhouse

Kilbrown House, Goleen
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Kilbrown House self catering accommodation in Goleen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilbrown House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilbrown House start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilbrown House
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
Holiday Cottages Dublin
Cottages Ireland - northern counties
Cottages Ireland- southern counties
Cottages Ireland - eastern counties
Cottages Ireland - western counties
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