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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Alt Chonnail in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Alt Chonnail, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Alt Chonnail self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Alt Chonnail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alt Chonnail start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alt Chonnail


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Bridge View Cottage in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Bridge View Cottage, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bridge View Cottage self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Bridge View Cottage start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bridge View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

Herons Nest in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Herons Nest, Inch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Herons Nest 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 Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Herons Nest start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Nest


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Number 9 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 9 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 9 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 9 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 9 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 9 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Apple Tree Cottage in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

Apple Tree Cottage, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Apple Tree Cottage 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 . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

K C Cottage in Quilty, County Clare, Ireland West

K C Cottage, Quilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

K C Cottage self catering accommodation in Quilty, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . K C Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at K C Cottage start from £234 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about K C Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Armada Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Armada Cottage, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

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


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Beenkeragh House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beenkeragh House, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beenkeragh House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Beenkeragh House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beenkeragh House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beenkeragh House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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