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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An Grianan in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

An Grianan, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Grianan self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. An Grianan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Grianan start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Grianan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lough Na Leibe Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage, Ballymote

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Lough Na Leibe Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballymote, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lough Na Leibe Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Na Leibe Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ti Mhairin in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Barn in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Barn, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Barn self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . The Barn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly

Craggaknock in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Craggaknock, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Craggaknock self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Craggaknock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craggaknock start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craggaknock


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Lakeside in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kilmurry Heights in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kilmurry Heights, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kilmurry Heights self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilmurry Heights start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmurry Heights


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Creevy Cottage in Cliffoney, County Sligo, Ireland West

Creevy Cottage, Cliffoney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Creevy Cottage self catering accommodation in Cliffoney, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Creevy Cottage start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Creevy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Tiaracht in Chapeltown, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tiaracht, Chapeltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tiaracht self catering accommodation in Chapeltown, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Tiaracht start from £360 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tiaracht


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

 

 

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