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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Highcliffe in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Highcliffe, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highcliffe self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Highcliffe start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliffe


Sleeps 6 Garden

12 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Quayside House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Quayside House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

9 The Beeches in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

9 The Beeches, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

9 The Beeches self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 The Beeches start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Beeches


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Glen in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Heather Glen, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carraig Oisin in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Carraig Oisin, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Carraig Oisin self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Oisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Oisin start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Oisin


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carna Chalet in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Chalet, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Chalet self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Carna Chalet start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Chalet


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Gortwood Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gortwood Cottage, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gortwood Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortwood Cottage start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortwood Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Benview House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Benview House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Benview House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Benview House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Benview House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Mick Moores Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mick Moores Cottage, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mick Moores Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mick Moores Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mick Moores Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mick Moores Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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