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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Beach House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Beach House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Beach House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Daisy Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Daisy Cottage, Kilcummin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cloonadoon Lodge in Carraroe, County Galway, Ireland West

Cloonadoon Lodge, Carraroe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Cloonadoon Lodge self catering accommodation in Carraroe, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cloonadoon Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloonadoon Lodge start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloonadoon Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Noras Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Noras Cottage, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Noras Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Noras Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Noras Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noras Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brookside in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Brookside, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Brookside self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Brookside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookside start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Barley Cove in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Barley Cove, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barley Cove self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barley Cove start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cove


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Frure House in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Frure House, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Frure House self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Frure House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Frure House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frure House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burke Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Burke Cottage, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Burke Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burke Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burke Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burke Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Mews in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

The Mews, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Mews self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Mews does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Mews start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Mews


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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