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?

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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Carnmore Cottage, Dungloe
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North
Carnmore Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carnmore Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnmore Cottage

Kissanes Cottage, Beaufort
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Kissanes Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kissanes Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kissanes Cottage

Jaunty Cottage, Cong
St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West
Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage, Lispole
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage self catering accommodation in Lispole, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage

Riverside Cottage, Inagh
St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West
Riverside Cottage self catering accommodation in Inagh, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Riverside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Riverside Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverside Cottage

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

Rock Lodge, Kenmare
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge

Rock House, Glengarriff
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Rock House self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House

Maloneys Place, Foxford
St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West
Maloneys Place self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maloneys Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maloneys Place start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maloneys Place
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
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Cottages Ireland - northern counties
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