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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Lakeside in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo 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 . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


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

Ballyblood Lodge in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Ballyblood Lodge, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ballyblood Lodge self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ballyblood Lodge start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyblood Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

5 Glor na Farraige in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

5 Glor na Farraige, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

5 Glor na Farraige self catering accommodation in Knightstown, 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 5 Glor na Farraige start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Glor na Farraige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunnavilla House in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Dunnavilla House, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dunnavilla House self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dunnavilla House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnavilla House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Nead in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland North

An Nead, Kilcar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

An Nead self catering accommodation in Kilcar, County Donegal sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at An Nead start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Nead


Sleeps 2 Garden

Minmore Farm Cottage in Shillelagh, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Minmore Farm Cottage, Shillelagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Minmore Farm Cottage in Ireland East has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Minmore Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Minmore Farm Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Minmore Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court, Cullenstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Corner- Coastguard Court


Sleeps 2 Garden

Mary Agnes Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Mary Agnes Cottage, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mary Agnes Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Agnes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Agnes Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Agnes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bayview Cottage in Kilgarvan, County Kerry, Ireland South

Bayview Cottage, Kilgarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Bayview Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilgarvan, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bayview Cottage start from £206 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayview Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage in Lispole, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage, Lispole

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage self catering accommodation in Lispole, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 8 Dingle Peninsula Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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