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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Barbaras Cottage in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Barbaras Cottage, Lettermore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Barbaras Cottage self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 11. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Barbaras Cottage start from £372 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barbaras Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Lake House- Connemara in Lettermullen, County Galway, Ireland West

The Lake House- Connemara, Lettermullen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Lake House- Connemara self catering accommodation in Lettermullen, County Galway 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 . Prices at The Lake House- Connemara start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lake House- Connemara


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by 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

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

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mollies Cottage in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland South

Mollies Cottage, Rosscarbery

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosscarbery, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mollies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £130 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

6 Muckanish Cottages in Ballyvaughan, County Clare, Ireland West

6 Muckanish Cottages, Ballyvaughan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

6 Muckanish Cottages self catering accommodation in Ballyvaughan, County Clare 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. Prices at 6 Muckanish Cottages start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Muckanish Cottages


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

14 South Bay Point in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford, Ireland South

14 South Bay Point, Rosslare Strand

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

14 South Bay Point self catering accommodation in Rosslare Strand, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 14 South Bay Point start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 14 South Bay Point


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Forest View in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Forest View, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Butterfly Cottage in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Butterfly Cottage, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Butterfly Cottage self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Butterfly Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Butterfly Cottage start from £210 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Butterfly Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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