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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Gleann Beag in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Gleann Beag, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gleann Beag self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gleann Beag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gleann Beag start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gleann Beag


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old School House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Old School House, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 8. 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 The Old School House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage in Roscommon, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage, Roscommon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ballyglass Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Roscommon, County Roscommon sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ballyglass Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyglass Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyglass Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Radharc an tSléibhe in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc an tSléibhe, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc an tSléibhe self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Radharc an tSléibhe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Radharc an tSléibhe start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc an tSléibhe


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Doornogue in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Doornogue, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Doornogue self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Doornogue start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Doornogue


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cranagher House in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Cranagher House, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cranagher House self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cranagher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cranagher House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranagher House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

Rosmuc Cottage, Rosmuc

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rosmuc Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 7 Gorteen in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 7 Gorteen, Annascaul

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 7 Gorteen self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 7 Gorteen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7 Gorteen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean View in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean View, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Weavers Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Weavers Cottage, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Weavers Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Weavers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weavers Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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