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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Ballyduff in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 Barr Na Sraide 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 . Prices at 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Loher Stone Fort House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Loher Stone Fort House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Loher Stone Fort House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Loher Stone Fort House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loher Stone Fort House start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loher Stone Fort House


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

Eden Lodge Cottage in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Eden Lodge Cottage, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Eden Lodge Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 10. This 5 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eden Lodge Cottage start from £346 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eden Lodge Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lakeside Cottage 1 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 1, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 1 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 1 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 1


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Mountain View Home in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mountain View Home, Enniscorthy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mountain View Home self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Home start from £579 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bluebell Cottage, Kilcummin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse in Grenagh, County Cork, Ireland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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