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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5 Castle View in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

5 Castle View, Manorhamilton

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

5 Castle View self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Castle View start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Meadow in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Meadow, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Meadow self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Meadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Meadow start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Meadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Fishing Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Fishing Lodge, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Fishing Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Fishing Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Fishing Lodge start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Fishing Lodge


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Bidsie Brickes in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Bidsie Brickes, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bidsie Brickes self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bidsie Brickes start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bidsie Brickes


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cogan Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cogan Cottage, Cromane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kelly Cottage in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Kelly Cottage, Courtown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Kelly Cottage self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kelly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kelly Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kelly Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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