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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The Granary in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Granary, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Granary self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


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

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

Josies House in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Josies House, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Josies House self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Josies House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Josies House start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Josies House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly 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

Rockview House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rockview House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rockview House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rockview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockview House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockview House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Finians Bay Cottage in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

St Finians Bay Cottage, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

St Finians Bay Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at St Finians Bay Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Finians Bay Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Castle Lane House in Glandore, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Lane House, Glandore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Lane House self catering accommodation in Glandore, County Cork sleeps 17. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Swimming Pool . Prices at Castle Lane House start from £635 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Lane House


Sleeps 10 or more Indoor pool Garden Games room

The Granary in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

The Granary, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

The Granary in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Hens Den in Cullenstown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hens Den, Cullenstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hens Den self catering accommodation in Cullenstown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hens Den start from £171 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hens Den


Sleeps 2 Garden

 

 

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