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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Renvyle Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Renvyle Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Renvyle Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Renvyle Cottage start from £155 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Renvyle Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

White Strand Cottage in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

White Strand Cottage, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

White Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . White Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at White Strand Cottage start from £189 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about White Strand Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glor an Sruthan in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry, Ireland South

Glor an Sruthan, Ballinskelligs

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Glor an Sruthan self catering accommodation in Ballinskelligs, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Glor an Sruthan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glor an Sruthan start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glor an Sruthan


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Old Fishermans Cottage in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Old Fishermans Cottage, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Old Fishermans Cottage 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: Garden . Old Fishermans Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old Fishermans Cottage start from £242 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Fishermans Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Narin House Apartment in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Narin House Apartment, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Narin House Apartment self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Narin House Apartment start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Narin House Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Yellow House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Yellow House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Yellow House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Yellow House start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Yellow House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean Heights in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean Heights, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean Heights self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Heights start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rahona Roots in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Rahona Roots, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rahona Roots self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rahona Roots does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rahona Roots start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rahona Roots


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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