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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Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Narin House Apartment in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Narin House Apartment, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Narin House Apartment self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Narin House Apartment start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Narin House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Allihies Lodge in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Allihies Lodge, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Allihies Lodge self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Allihies Lodge start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Allihies Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Kates Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kates Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kates Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caher House in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Caher House, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Caher House self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caher House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caher House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Grianan in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

An Grianan, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Grianan self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. An Grianan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Grianan start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Grianan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Ned Darcys Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ned Darcys Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ned Darcys Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ned Darcys Cottage start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ned Darcys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rathnure Cottage in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rathnure Cottage, Enniscorthy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rathnure Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rathnure Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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