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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Gleann Beag in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Gleann Beag, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gleann Beag self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gleann Beag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gleann Beag start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gleann Beag


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jeremiahs Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Jeremiahs Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Jeremiahs Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Jeremiahs Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jeremiahs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Armada Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Armada Cottage, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Armada Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Armada Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Armada Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland West

Lakeside, Broadford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Broadford, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Strawhall in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Strawhall, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Strawhall self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Strawhall start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strawhall


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caise Geal in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caise Geal, Kilcrohane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caise Geal self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caise Geal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caise Geal start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caise Geal


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 2 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Carrick Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Carrick Cottages


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

12 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

12 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Barn, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Barn self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

 

 

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