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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Cappacurry Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Cottage, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cappacurry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cappacurry Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Granary, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Annies Cottage in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Annies Cottage, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Annies Cottage self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Annies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annies Cottage start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

12 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carraige na Farraige in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carraige na Farraige, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carraige na Farraige self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Carraige na Farraige start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraige na Farraige


Sleeps 4 Garden

Number 10 Beachview in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Number 10 Beachview, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Number 10 Beachview in Ireland South has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Number 10 Beachview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 10 Beachview start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 10 Beachview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lully More Cottage in Cruit Island, County Donegal, Ireland North

Lully More Cottage, Cruit Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Lully More Cottage self catering accommodation in Cruit Island, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lully More Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lully More Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lully More Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kiltartan House in Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland West

Kiltartan House, Ballina

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Kiltartan House self catering accommodation in Ballina, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Kiltartan House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kiltartan House start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltartan House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

ODriscolls Cottage in Castletownsend, County Cork, Ireland South

ODriscolls Cottage, Castletownsend

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

ODriscolls Cottage self catering accommodation in Castletownsend, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. ODriscolls Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at ODriscolls Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about ODriscolls Cottage


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

Kates Cottage in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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