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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Radharc na Graige in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc na Graige, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc na Graige self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc na Graige start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc na Graige


Sleeps 8 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

Casatara 2 in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Casatara 2, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Casatara 2 self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Casatara 2 does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Casatara 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Casatara 2


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Willow Cottage in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland West

Willow Cottage, Athenry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Athenry, County Galway sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Mountain Views in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Views, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Views self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain Views start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Views


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beachside Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beachside Lodge, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beachside Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Beachside Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Beachside Lodge start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beachside Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gleann Beag in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Gleann Beag, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gleann Beag self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gleann Beag does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gleann Beag start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gleann Beag


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Pairc Ard Sheelhene


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rosmuc Cottage in Rosmuc, County Galway, Ireland West

Rosmuc Cottage, Rosmuc

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Rosmuc Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosmuc, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Rosmuc Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosmuc Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosmuc Cottage


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

Roundstone Bay View in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Roundstone Bay View, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Roundstone Bay View self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roundstone Bay View start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roundstone Bay View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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