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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Number 19 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 19 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 19 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 19 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 19 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Garden

Gortna Gloss in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland South

Gortna Gloss, Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Gortna Gloss self catering accommodation in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortna Gloss start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortna Gloss


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Sruthán Sáile in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

An Sruthán Sáile, Ballycotton

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Sruthán Sáile self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Sruthán Sáile start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Sruthán Sáile


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tralia Farmhouse in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tralia Farmhouse, Firies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tralia Farmhouse in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tralia Farmhouse start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralia Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

Helens Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Helens Cottage, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Helens Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Helens Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Helens Cottage start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Helens Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The House Above in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The House Above, Foxford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The House Above self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The House Above start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House Above


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

2 Lake View Villas in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

2 Lake View Villas, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

2 Lake View Villas self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 2 Lake View Villas does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 Lake View Villas start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 Lake View Villas


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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