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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Apple Tree Cottage in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

Apple Tree Cottage, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stone Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Ballydavid

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Foxglove Cottage in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Foxglove Cottage, Cashel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxglove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

15 Harbour Court in Courtmacsherry, County Cork, Ireland South

15 Harbour Court, Courtmacsherry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

15 Harbour Court self catering accommodation in Courtmacsherry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 15 Harbour Court start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 15 Harbour Court


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Claddagh Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Claddagh Cottage, Clashmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Claddagh Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Claddagh Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claddagh Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Kilmurry Heights in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilmurry Heights, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilmurry Heights self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilmurry Heights start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmurry Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Station Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Station Cottage, Ballydehob

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Station Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Station Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Silver Strand Cottage in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Silver Strand Cottage, Wicklow Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Silver Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Silver Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Silver Strand Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silver Strand Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

 

 

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