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 Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Aras Mhuire in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Aras Mhuire, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Aras Mhuire self catering accommodation in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Aras Mhuire start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Mhuire


Sleeps 4 Garden

Hillside Cottage in Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland West

Hillside Cottage, Killaloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Hillside Cottage in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sandy Hill in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sandy Hill, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sandy Hill self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sandy Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Hill start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Hill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brookside in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Brookside, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Brookside self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Brookside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brookside start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brookside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Lisdonagh Gatehouse in Headford, County Galway, Ireland West

Lisdonagh Gatehouse, Headford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Lisdonagh Gatehouse self catering accommodation in Headford, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lisdonagh Gatehouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lisdonagh Gatehouse start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lisdonagh Gatehouse


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

Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

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

12 Mountshannon Cottages in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages, Mountshannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

12 Mountshannon Cottages self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 12 Mountshannon Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 12 Mountshannon Cottages start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 12 Mountshannon Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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