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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Gronwee Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Gronwee Cottage, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Gronwee Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gronwee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gronwee Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gronwee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

The Granary, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

The Granary in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

9 Ravens Point Cottage in Curracloe, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage, Curracloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Ravens Point Cottage self catering accommodation in Curracloe, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 9 Ravens Point Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Ravens Point Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden

Bluebell Cottage in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Bluebell Cottage, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Brambles Farm Cottage in Farranfore, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage, Farranfore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Brambles Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Farranfore, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Brambles Farm Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Brambles Farm Cottage start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Brambles Farm Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Illion Cottage in Recess, County Galway, Ireland West

Illion Cottage, Recess

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Illion Cottage self catering accommodation in Recess, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Illion Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Illion Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gortna Gloss in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland South

Gortna Gloss, Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Gortna Gloss self catering accommodation in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortna Gloss start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortna Gloss


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

11 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

11 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

11 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 11 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Castle Gardens start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolmen Cottage in Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland West

Dolmen Cottage, Kilfenora

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Dolmen Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilfenora, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dolmen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolmen Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolmen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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