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 House Above in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The House Above, Foxford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The House Above self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The House Above start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House Above


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View Cottage in Gortahork, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View Cottage, Gortahork

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View Cottage self catering accommodation in Gortahork, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grove Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Grove Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grove Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Butterfly Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Butterfly Cottage, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Butterfly Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Butterfly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carna Cottage in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Cottage, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Cottage self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

The Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Breens Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Breens Cottage, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Breens Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Breens Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Breens Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Killeenleigh Cottage in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Killeenleigh Cottage, Glandore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Killeenleigh Cottage self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Killeenleigh Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killeenleigh Cottage


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

 

 

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