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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Abbey Hill in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland South

Abbey Hill, Mallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Abbey Hill self catering accommodation in Mallow, County Cork sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Abbey Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Hill start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nanas House in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Nanas House, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Nanas House self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nanas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nanas House start from £178 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nanas House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Johnnys Cottage in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Johnnys Cottage, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Johnnys Cottage self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Johnnys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnnys Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnnys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Lilac Cottage in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lilac Cottage, Annascaul

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Convoy Cottage in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland North

Convoy Cottage, Convoy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Convoy Cottage self catering accommodation in Convoy, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Convoy Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Convoy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Riverbank Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Riverbank Cottage, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Riverbank Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Riverbank Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverbank Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gairha Cottage in Ballyduff, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gairha Cottage, Ballyduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gairha Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyduff, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Gairha Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gairha Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gairha Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Annies Cottage in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Annies Cottage, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Annies Cottage self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Annies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annies Cottage start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Rosemount House in Guileen, County Cork, Ireland South

Rosemount House, Guileen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rosemount House self catering accommodation in Guileen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rosemount House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemount House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemount House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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