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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Suite no 3 in Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Suite no 3, Ashford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Suite no 3 self catering accommodation in Ashford, County Wicklow sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Suite no 3 start from £141 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suite no 3


Sleeps 2 Garden

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

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

Kilkee Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Kilkee Cottage, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Kilkee Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilkee Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Illion Cottage in Recess, County Galway, Ireland West

Illion Cottage, Recess

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Illion Cottage self catering accommodation in Recess, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Illion Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Illion Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willowtree Lodge Apartment in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willowtree Lodge Apartment, Rossnowlagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willowtree Lodge Apartment self catering accommodation in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Willowtree Lodge Apartment start from £157 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowtree Lodge Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Alderlane Cottage in Wexford Town, County Wexford, Ireland South

Alderlane Cottage, Wexford Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Alderlane Cottage self catering accommodation in Wexford Town, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alderlane Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alderlane Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caise Geal in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caise Geal, Kilcrohane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caise Geal self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caise Geal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caise Geal start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caise Geal


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carraig Oisin in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Carraig Oisin, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Carraig Oisin self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Oisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Oisin start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Oisin


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

72 Clifden Glen in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

72 Clifden Glen, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

72 Clifden Glen self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 72 Clifden Glen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 72 Clifden Glen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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