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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Kilbrown House in Goleen, County Cork, Ireland South

Kilbrown House, Goleen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dunnavilla House in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Dunnavilla House, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dunnavilla House self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dunnavilla House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnavilla House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Concannons Cottage in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Concannons Cottage, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Concannons Cottage 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 . Prices at Concannons Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Concannons Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Arra House in Milltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Arra House, Milltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Arra House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Arra House start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Arra House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Mountain View, Rossadrehid

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Rossadrehid, County Tipperary sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Up River House in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Up River House, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Up River House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Up River House start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Up River House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

19 Dun Na Mara in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

19 Dun Na Mara, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

19 Dun Na Mara self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 Dun Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 Dun Na Mara start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 Dun Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jimeens in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Jimeens, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Jimeens self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jimeens start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jimeens


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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