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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The Meadow in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Meadow, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Meadow self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Meadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Meadow start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Meadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

11 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

11 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

11 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 11 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Castle Gardens start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gweebarra House in Lettermacaward, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweebarra House, Lettermacaward

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweebarra House self catering accommodation in Lettermacaward, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gweebarra House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweebarra House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Ardagh North in Baltimore, County Cork, Ireland South

Ardagh North, Baltimore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ardagh North self catering accommodation in Baltimore, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ardagh North does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ardagh North start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ardagh North


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Carrick Cottage in Moville, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carrick Cottage, Moville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carrick Cottage self catering accommodation in Moville, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carrick Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick Cottage


Sleeps 6 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

ODriscolls Cottage in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls Cottage, Castletownsend

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls Cottage self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Brids Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Brids Cottage, Spiddal

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Brids Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Brids Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brids Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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