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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Forest View in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Forest View, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Martins House in Milltown, County Galway, Ireland West

Martins House, Milltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Martins House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Martins House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins House start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dungarvan Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Dungarvan Cottage, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Lough Na Leibe Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage, Ballymote

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballymote, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lough Na Leibe Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Na Leibe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Riverwalk House in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Riverwalk House, Castlemaine

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Riverwalk House self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Riverwalk House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Riverwalk House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mangerton View in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mangerton View, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mangerton View self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 15. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Mangerton View start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mangerton View


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

Roundstone Bay View in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Roundstone Bay View, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Roundstone Bay View self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roundstone Bay View start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone Bay View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caherconree in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Caherconree, Inch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Caherconree self catering accommodation in Inch, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Caherconree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caherconree start from £183 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caherconree


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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