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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Windrush House in Ardfert, County Kerry, Ireland South

Windrush House, Ardfert

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Windrush House self catering accommodation in Ardfert, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Windrush House start from £392 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Windrush House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Games room

Court Cottage in Courtmatrix, County Limerick, Ireland South

Court Cottage, Courtmatrix

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Courtmatrix, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Court Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Court Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Tooreen Farmhouse in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Tooreen Farmhouse, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tooreen Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tooreen Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tooreen Farmhouse start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tooreen Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Atlantic View in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Atlantic View, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 8 Atlantic View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Audley in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Audley, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Audley self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Audley start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Audley


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beachside Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beachside Lodge, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beachside Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beachside Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachside Lodge start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sliabh na Mban in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sliabh na Mban, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sliabh na Mban self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Sliabh na Mban does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sliabh na Mban start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sliabh na Mban


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden 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

Ballykillageer Cottage in Woodenbridge, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Ballykillageer Cottage, Woodenbridge

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Ballykillageer Cottage in Ireland East has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ballykillageer Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballykillageer Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

 

 

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