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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Ti Mhairin in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View Lodge in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mountain View Lodge, Kilmacthomas

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mountain View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Lodge start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Lodge


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

Ash Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ash Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ash Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ash Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillview in Ballyliffin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Hillview, Ballyliffin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Hillview self catering accommodation in Ballyliffin, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hillview does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hillview start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillview


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

41 Morriscastle in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford, Ireland South

41 Morriscastle, Morriscastle Village

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

41 Morriscastle self catering accommodation in Morriscastle Village, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 41 Morriscastle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 41 Morriscastle start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 41 Morriscastle


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Annes Beach Cottage in Kincasslagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Annes Beach Cottage, Kincasslagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Annes Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincasslagh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Annes Beach Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annes Beach Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cosy Nook in Ballymichael, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cosy Nook, Ballymichael

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Ballymichael, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden

Sweeney Cottage in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Sweeney Cottage, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sweeney Cottage self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Trasna na dTonnta in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Trasna na dTonnta, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Trasna na dTonnta self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Trasna na dTonnta start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trasna na dTonnta


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Fraoch in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fraoch, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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