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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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

Slievemore Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Slievemore Cottage, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Slievemore Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slievemore Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slievemore Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slievemore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Lodge in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Oyster Lodge, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Oyster Lodge self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oyster Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry 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. Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge Cottage


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

Bidsie Brickes in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Bidsie Brickes, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bidsie Brickes self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bidsie Brickes start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bidsie Brickes


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Claddagh Cottage in Clashmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Claddagh Cottage, Clashmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Claddagh Cottage self catering accommodation in Clashmore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Claddagh Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Claddagh Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

38 Lisfannon Heights in Buncrana, County Donegal, Ireland North

38 Lisfannon Heights, Buncrana

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

38 Lisfannon Heights self catering accommodation in Buncrana, County Donegal sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 38 Lisfannon Heights start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 38 Lisfannon Heights


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Eagles Crest Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Eagles Crest Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Eagles Crest Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Eagles Crest Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Eagles Crest Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Alt Chonnail in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Alt Chonnail, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Alt Chonnail self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Alt Chonnail does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Alt Chonnail start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alt Chonnail


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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