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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Boolavogue House in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

Tober Beag in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Tober Beag, Ferns

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaside Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seaside Cottage, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Curris Cottage in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland North

Curris Cottage, Kilcar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Curris Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcar, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Curris Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Curris Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Curris Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carracastle House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Carracastle House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Carracastle House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carracastle House start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carracastle House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Casatara 1 in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Casatara 1, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Casatara 1 self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Casatara 1 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Casatara 1 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Casatara 1


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Lodge in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Oyster Lodge, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Oyster Lodge self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oyster Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Prague House in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Prague House, Lettermore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Prague House self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Prague House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prague House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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