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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Davidson Cottage in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland North

Davidson Cottage, Burtonport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Davidson Cottage self catering accommodation in Burtonport, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Davidson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Davidson Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davidson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Railway Cottage in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Railway Cottage, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burke Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Burke Cottage, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Burke Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burke Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burke Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burke Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Ring of Kerry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Mountain View Lodge in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mountain View Lodge, Kilmacthomas

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mountain View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Lodge start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Lodge


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

Carraige na Farraige in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carraige na Farraige, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carraige na Farraige self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carraige na Farraige start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraige na Farraige


Sleeps 4 Garden

Caher House in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Caher House, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Caher House self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caher House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caher House


Sleeps 8 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

Seaside Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seaside Cottage, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford 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 Seaside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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