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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66a Renville Village in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland West

66a Renville Village, Oranmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

66a Renville Village self catering accommodation in Oranmore, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 66a Renville Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66a Renville Village start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66a Renville Village


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Cúnna Bán in Fanore, County Clare, Ireland West

Cúnna Bán, Fanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Agnes Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Mary Agnes Cottage, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mary Agnes Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Agnes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Agnes Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Agnes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dessies Cottage in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland South

Dessies Cottage, Macroom

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Dessies Cottage self catering accommodation in Macroom, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Dessies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dessies Cottage start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dessies Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Northern Star in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Northern Star, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Northern Star self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Northern Star does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Northern Star start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Northern Star


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Melbrae House in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Melbrae House, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Melbrae House self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Melbrae House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melbrae House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carraig Bride in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Carraig Bride, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Carraig Bride self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Bride does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Bride start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Bride


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Dispensary in Killeagh, County Cork, Ireland South

The Dispensary, Killeagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Dispensary self catering accommodation in Killeagh, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Dispensary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dispensary start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dispensary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Laurel Cottage in Goleen, County Cork, Ireland South

Laurel Cottage, Goleen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Goleen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Lochta Fada in Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland South

An Lochta Fada, Ballingeary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Lochta Fada self catering accommodation in Ballingeary, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Lochta Fada does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lochta Fada start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lochta Fada


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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