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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Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

Stranacorcoragh in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Stranacorcoragh, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Stranacorcoragh self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stranacorcoragh start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stranacorcoragh


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

The Stables in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Stables, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Dromore West Cottage in Dromore West, County Sligo, Ireland West

Dromore West Cottage, Dromore West

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Dromore West Cottage self catering accommodation in Dromore West, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dromore West Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromore West Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

21 Brittas Bay Park in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland East

21 Brittas Bay Park, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

21 Brittas Bay Park self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 21 Brittas Bay Park start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Brittas Bay Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

King Cottage in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

King Cottage, Cleggan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

King Cottage self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at King Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Roaring Water Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Roaring Water Cottage, Ballydehob

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roaring Water Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Roaring Water Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roaring Water Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roaring Water Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Cois Cuaine in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

1 Cois Cuaine, Bellharbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

1 Cois Cuaine self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Cois Cuaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Cois Cuaine start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cois Cuaine


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glor an Sruthan in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Glor an Sruthan, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Glor an Sruthan self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Glor an Sruthan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glor an Sruthan start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glor an Sruthan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Cashel Schoolhouse in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cashel Schoolhouse, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cashel Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cashel Schoolhouse start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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