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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Teach na Greine in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Teach na Greine, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Teach na Greine self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Teach na Greine start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Teach na Greine


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Derriana Lodge in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Derriana Lodge, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Derriana Lodge self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Derriana Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Derriana Lodge start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derriana Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

Trasna na dTonnta in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Trasna na dTonnta, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Trasna na dTonnta self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Trasna na dTonnta start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trasna na dTonnta


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mullinderry House in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mullinderry House, Foulksmills

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mullinderry House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mullinderry House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullinderry House


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

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

Willow Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willow Cottage, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Newtown Cottage in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Newtown Cottage, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Newtown Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Newtown Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtown Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Annes in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Annes, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Annes self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . St Annes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at St Annes start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Annes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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