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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The Old School House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Old School House, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old School House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tully Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Tully Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tully Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tully Cottage start from £174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tully Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

No 17 Mountain Dale in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 17 Mountain Dale, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 17 Mountain Dale self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 17 Mountain Dale does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 17 Mountain Dale start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 17 Mountain Dale


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Annes Beach Cottage in Kincasslagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Annes Beach Cottage, Kincasslagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Annes Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincasslagh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Annes Beach Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annes Beach Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Illion Cottage in Recess, County Galway, Ireland West

Illion Cottage, Recess

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Illion Cottage self catering accommodation in Recess, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Illion Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Illion Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Radharc na Graige in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc na Graige, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc na Graige self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc na Graige start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc na Graige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Sruthán Sáile in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

An Sruthán Sáile, Ballycotton

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Sruthán Sáile self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Sruthán Sáile start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Sruthán Sáile


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carrick Cottage in Moville, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carrick Cottage, Moville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carrick Cottage self catering accommodation in Moville, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carrick Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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