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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Gweedore Cottage in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweedore Cottage, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweedore Cottage self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gweedore Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Aghills in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Aghills, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Aghills self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Aghills does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aghills start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aghills


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

21 Brittas Bay Park in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow, Ireland East

21 Brittas Bay Park, Brittas Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

21 Brittas Bay Park self catering accommodation in Brittas Bay, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 21 Brittas Bay Park start from £361 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 21 Brittas Bay Park


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Down River House in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Down River House, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Down River House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Down River House start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Down River House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Maggi Roes in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maggi Roes, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flaggy Shore Apartment in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment, New Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Flaggy Shore Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flaggy Shore Apartment start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flaggy Shore Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mountain View Cottage in Campile, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mountain View Cottage, Campile

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mountain View Cottage self catering accommodation in Campile, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Frure House in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Frure House, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Frure House self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Frure House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Frure House start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Frure House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Davidson Cottage in Burtonport, County Donegal, Ireland North

Davidson Cottage, Burtonport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Davidson Cottage self catering accommodation in Burtonport, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Davidson Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Davidson Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Davidson Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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