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?

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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Lough Conn View, Pontoon
St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West
Lough Conn View self catering accommodation in Pontoon, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lough Conn View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Conn View start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Conn View

Boolavogue House, Ferns
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Boolavogue House self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Boolavogue House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolavogue House start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolavogue House

The Audley, Glenbeigh
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
The Audley self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Audley start from £308 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Audley

Golf Club View, Doonbeg
St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West
Golf Club View 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 . Golf Club View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf Club View start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club View

Hillcrest, Glenbeigh
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillcrest start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest

Middlequarter, Newcastle
St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South
Middlequarter self catering accommodation in Newcastle, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Middlequarter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middlequarter start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middlequarter

Weavers Cottage, Mountcharles
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North
Weavers Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Weavers Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Weavers Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Weavers Cottage

Corn Crake, Louisburgh
St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West
Corn Crake self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Corn Crake does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Corn Crake start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Corn Crake

Lully More Cottage, Cruit Island
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North
Lully More Cottage self catering accommodation in Cruit Island, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lully More Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lully More Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lully More Cottage

Kilmurry Heights, Kenmare
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Kilmurry Heights self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilmurry Heights start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmurry Heights
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
Holiday Cottages Dublin
Cottages Ireland - northern counties
Cottages Ireland- southern counties
Cottages Ireland - eastern counties
Cottages Ireland - western counties
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