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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Ard Caoin in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ard Caoin, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ard Caoin self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ard Caoin start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard Caoin


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lakeview House in Gorteeny, County Galway, Ireland West

Lakeview House, Gorteeny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Lakeview House self catering accommodation in Gorteeny, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeview House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeview House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Abbey Hill in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland South

Abbey Hill, Mallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Abbey Hill self catering accommodation in Mallow, County Cork sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Abbey Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Hill start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 1 Barracks Road in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

No 1 Barracks Road, Lettermore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

No 1 Barracks Road self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at No 1 Barracks Road start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Barracks Road


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Creevy Cottage in Cliffoney, County Sligo, Ireland West

Creevy Cottage, Cliffoney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Creevy Cottage self catering accommodation in Cliffoney, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Creevy Cottage start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sweeneys Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeneys Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweeneys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweeneys Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeneys Cottage


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

Prospect Cottage in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland South

Prospect Cottage, Portlaw

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Prospect Cottage self catering accommodation in Portlaw, County Waterford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tara Cottage in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

Tara Cottage, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tara Cottage self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Tara Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tara Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Carrick Cottage in Moville, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carrick Cottage, Moville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carrick Cottage self catering accommodation in Moville, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carrick Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carrick Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cronkeerin Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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