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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Cnocmor Cottage in Mulranny, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cnocmor Cottage, Mulranny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cnocmor Cottage self catering accommodation in Mulranny, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cnocmor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cnocmor Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnocmor Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Robin Hill in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Robin Hill, Inistioge

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Robin Hill self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Robin Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robin Hill start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin Hill


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Ocean View, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Carthys Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Carthys Cottage, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Carthys Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carthys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carthys Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carthys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

17 Bruach na Mara in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

17 Bruach na Mara, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

17 Bruach na Mara self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 17 Bruach na Mara start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 17 Bruach na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Fuchsia House in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Fuchsia House, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Fuchsia House self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia House start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Laurel Cottage in Goleen, County Cork, Ireland South

Laurel Cottage, Goleen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Goleen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 1 Barracks Road in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

No 1 Barracks Road, Lettermore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

No 1 Barracks Road self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at No 1 Barracks Road start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 1 Barracks Road


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Foxglove Cottage in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Foxglove Cottage, Cashel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Foxglove Cottage self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Foxglove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Foxglove Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Foxglove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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