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 Wing in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Wing, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Wing self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wing start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Cherry Tree Cottage in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

The Cherry Tree Cottage, Adrigole

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Cherry Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Cherry Tree Cottage start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cherry Tree Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kates Cottage in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Kates Cottage, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kates Cottage self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kates Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kates Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

22 Cluain na Greine in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

22 Cluain na Greine, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

22 Cluain na Greine self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 22 Cluain na Greine start from £260 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 22 Cluain na Greine


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy, Ballycroy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, 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 Ballycroy start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden 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

38 Lisfannon Heights in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland North

38 Lisfannon Heights, Buncrana

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

38 Lisfannon Heights self catering accommodation in Buncrana, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 38 Lisfannon Heights start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Lisfannon Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Even Tide in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Even Tide, Schull

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Even Tide self catering accommodation in Schull, 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 Even Tide start from £470 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Even Tide


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fehanaugh Cottage in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fehanaugh Cottage, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fehanaugh Cottage self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Fehanaugh Cottage start from £350 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fehanaugh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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