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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Greenacre House in Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Greenacre House, Cashel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Greenacre House self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Tipperary sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Greenacre House start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greenacre House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage in Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage, Roscommon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Roscommon, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ballyglass Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglass Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglass Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Beenkeragh House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beenkeragh House, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beenkeragh House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Beenkeragh House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beenkeragh House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beenkeragh House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Lochta Fada in Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland South

An Lochta Fada, Ballingeary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Lochta Fada self catering accommodation in Ballingeary, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Lochta Fada does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lochta Fada start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lochta Fada


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bidneys Cottage in Dunmore, County Galway, Ireland West

Bidneys Cottage, Dunmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Bidneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmore, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bidneys Cottage start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bidneys Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Allihies Lodge in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Allihies Lodge, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Allihies Lodge self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Allihies Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Allihies Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Park Cottage in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Sea Park Cottage, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sea Park Cottage self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea Park Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Park Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Park Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Johnnies Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Johnnies Cottage, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Johnnies Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnies Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnies Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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