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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The Stone Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

The Stone Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Stone Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stone Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

Stookisland Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stookisland Cottage, Cromane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stookisland Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromane, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stookisland Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stookisland Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stookisland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Videomare Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Videomare Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Videomare Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Videomare Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Videomare Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Steepes Place in Glenosheen Near Ardpatrick, County Limerick, Ireland South

Steepes Place, Glenosheen Near Ardpatrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Steepes Place self catering accommodation in Glenosheen Near Ardpatrick, County Limerick sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Steepes Place does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Steepes Place start from £142 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Steepes Place


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Carracastle House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carracastle House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carracastle House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carracastle House start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carracastle House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Coach House, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pebble Drive Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Pebble Drive Cottage, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Pebble Drive Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Pebble Drive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Pebble Drive Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pebble Drive Cottage


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

 

 

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