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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Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Logans Bridge in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

Logans Bridge, Mountshannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Logans Bridge self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Logans Bridge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Logans Bridge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy House in Boyle, County Roscommon, Ireland West

Ivy House, Boyle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County RoscommonIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Boyle, County Roscommon 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. Prices at Ivy House start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


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

Bluebell Cottage in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Bluebell Cottage, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poulnasherry Lodge in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Poulnasherry Lodge, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Poulnasherry Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare 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 . Poulnasherry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poulnasherry Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poulnasherry Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 Barr Na Sraide 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 . Prices at 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barbaras Cottage in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Barbaras Cottage, Lettermore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Barbaras Cottage self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barbaras Cottage start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barbaras Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Adare Cottage in Adare, County Limerick, Ireland South

Adare Cottage, Adare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Adare Cottage self catering accommodation in Adare, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Adare Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Adare Cottage start from £291 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Adare Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 Sloane Heights in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sloane Heights, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sloane Heights 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 . 1 Sloane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Sloane Heights start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sloane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Olive Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Copper Olive Cottage, Cong

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Copper Olive 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 . Copper Olive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Olive Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Olive Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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