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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Calabona in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Calabona, Arklow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Calabona self catering accommodation in Arklow, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Calabona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Calabona start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Calabona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Sweeney Cottage in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeney Cottage, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlecove, 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 Sweeney Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nagles Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nagles Cottage, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nagles Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Nagles Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Nagles Cottage start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nagles Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flaggy Shore Apartment in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment, New Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Flaggy Shore Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flaggy Shore Apartment start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flaggy Shore Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Cois Farraige in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Blackwater

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Blackwater, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cois Farraige start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burren Valley House in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren Valley House, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren Valley House self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burren Valley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burren Valley House start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren Valley House


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

The Holiday House in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Holiday House, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Holiday House self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mick Moores Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mick Moores Cottage, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mick Moores Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mick Moores Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mick Moores Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mick Moores Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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