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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Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Cloghogue Cottage in Castlebaldwin, County Sligo, Ireland West

Cloghogue Cottage, Castlebaldwin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Cloghogue Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlebaldwin, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cloghogue Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloghogue Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Highcliffe in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Highcliffe, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highcliffe self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Highcliffe start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliffe


Sleeps 6 Garden

Millfield in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Millfield, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Millfield in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Millfield start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Millfield


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Tigín in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Tigín, Liscannor

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Tigín self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Tigín does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tigín start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigín


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Montbretia Lodge in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Montbretia Lodge, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Montbretia Lodge self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Montbretia Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montbretia Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ard Caoin in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ard Caoin, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ard Caoin self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ard Caoin start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Caoin


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Cappacurry Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Cottage, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolan Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Dolan Cottage, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dolan Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Dolan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolan Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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