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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No 17 Appollonian Suites in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 17 Appollonian Suites, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 17 Appollonian Suites self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at No 17 Appollonian Suites start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 17 Appollonian Suites


Sleeps 4

4 Bell Heights Apartments in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Bell Heights Apartments, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Bell Heights Apartments self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Bell Heights Apartments start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Bell Heights Apartments


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

17 Bruach na Mara in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

17 Bruach na Mara, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

17 Bruach na Mara self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 17 Bruach na Mara start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Bruach na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rathsnagadan Cottage in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage, Inistioge

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Rathsnagadan Cottage self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Rathsnagadan Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathsnagadan Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Palm Grove Cottage in Leap, County Cork, Ireland South

Palm Grove Cottage, Leap

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Palm Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Leap, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Palm Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Palm Grove Cottage start from £180 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Palm Grove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cloghogue Cottage in Castlebaldwin, County Sligo, Ireland West

Cloghogue Cottage, Castlebaldwin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Cloghogue Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlebaldwin, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloghogue Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloghogue Cottage


Sleeps 6 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

Gardeners Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Gardeners Cottage, Ballymote

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Gardeners Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Old School House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Old School House, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 8. 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 The Old School House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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