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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The Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

The Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Coach House, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Johnnys Cottage in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Johnnys Cottage, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

Cashel Schoolhouse in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cashel Schoolhouse, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cashel Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cashel Schoolhouse start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beachside Hideaway in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Beachside Hideaway, Courtown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Beachside Hideaway self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Beachside Hideaway start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

Courhoor Lake Cottage in Claddaghduff, County Galway, Ireland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage, Claddaghduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage self catering accommodation in Claddaghduff, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Courhoor Lake Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courhoor Lake Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock House in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Adrigole

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clair House 2 in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Clair House 2, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Clair House 2 self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Clair House 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Clair House 2 start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clair House 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

 

 

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