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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Cois Farraige in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Blackwater

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cois Farraige start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gingerbread Cottage in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gingerbread Cottage, Tallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gingerbread Cottage self catering accommodation in Tallow, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gingerbread Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gingerbread Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gingerbread Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

McCarthys Farmhouse in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

McCarthys Farmhouse, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

McCarthys Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at McCarthys Farmhouse start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about McCarthys Farmhouse


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oak Lodge in Kiltegan, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Oak Lodge, Kiltegan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Oak Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltegan, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak Lodge start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 16 Lakelands in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 16 Lakelands, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 16 Lakelands self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 16 Lakelands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 16 Lakelands start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 16 Lakelands


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House 1 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 1, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 1 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 1 start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 1


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic Lodge in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Hillside Cottage in Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland West

Hillside Cottage, Killaloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Hillside Cottage in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cregan Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cregan Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cregan Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cregan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cregan Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cregan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strand Road in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strand Road, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strand Road self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Road start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Road


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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