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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Station Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Station Cottage, Ballydehob

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Station Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Station Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Station Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy Cottage in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy Cottage, Ballycroy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ballycroy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballycroy Cottage start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beech Lane Farmhouse in Gowran, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse, Gowran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Beech Lane Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Gowran, County Kilkenny sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Beech Lane Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beech Lane Farmhouse start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beech Lane Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sheehan Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sheehan Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sheehan Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sheehan Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheehan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Belgrove Cross Cottage in Duncormick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Belgrove Cross Cottage, Duncormick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Belgrove Cross Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncormick, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Belgrove Cross Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belgrove Cross Cottage


Sleeps 8 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

Sea View in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sea View, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sea View self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nolans Apartment in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nolans Apartment, Firies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nolans Apartment self catering accommodation in Firies, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nolans Apartment start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nolans Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Bridge View Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Bridge View Cottage, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bridge View Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bridge View Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Goulane Heights in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Goulane Heights, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Goulane Heights self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Goulane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Goulane Heights start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Goulane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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