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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6 Glor Na Dtonn in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

6 Glor Na Dtonn, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

6 Glor Na Dtonn self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 6 Glor Na Dtonn start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Glor Na Dtonn


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside Cottage 2 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 2, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 2


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

Bantry Apartment in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Bantry Apartment, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Bantry Apartment self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Bantry Apartment start from £160 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bantry Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Lilac Cottage in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lilac Cottage, Annascaul

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Castle Quay, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 5 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

El Dorado in Leap, County Cork, Ireland South

El Dorado, Leap

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

El Dorado self catering accommodation in Leap, County Cork sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at El Dorado start from £310 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about El Dorado


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poulnasherry Lodge in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Poulnasherry Lodge, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Poulnasherry Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Poulnasherry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poulnasherry Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poulnasherry Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

Walsh Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Walsh Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Walsh Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Walsh Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walsh Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Cahirkeen Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Cahirkeen Cottage, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Cahirkeen Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Cahirkeen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cahirkeen Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cahirkeen Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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