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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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

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


Sleeps 4 Garden

Connemara House in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Connemara House, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Connemara House self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Connemara House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Connemara House start from £133 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Connemara House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Inis Cealtra in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Inis Cealtra, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Inis Cealtra self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Inis Cealtra does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Inis Cealtra start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Inis Cealtra


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Golf View Farmhouse in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Golf View Farmhouse, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Golf View Farmhouse 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 Golf View Farmhouse start from £259 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf View Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fernwood in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fernwood, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fernwood self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry 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. Fernwood does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fernwood start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fernwood


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

Atlantic Star 1 in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Atlantic Star 1, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Atlantic Star 1 self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Atlantic Star 1 start from £151 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Star 1


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Whitmoll in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Whitmoll, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Whitmoll self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Whitmoll start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitmoll


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

River House in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

River House, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

River House self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River House start from £769 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mollies Cottage in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland South

Mollies Cottage, Rosscarbery

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosscarbery, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mollies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £130 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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