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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Lakeside in Broadford, County Clare, Ireland West

Lakeside, Broadford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Lakeside self catering accommodation in Broadford, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Lakeside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lakeside start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

5 Castle View in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

5 Castle View, Manorhamilton

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

5 Castle View self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 5 Castle View start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mount Brandon Cottage in Cloghane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mount Brandon Cottage, Cloghane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mount Brandon Cottage self catering accommodation in Cloghane, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mount Brandon Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mount Brandon Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Maggi Roes in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maggi Roes, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maggi Roes 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: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maggi Roes does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maggi Roes start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maggi Roes


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Beach House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Beach House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 6 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

No 5 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 5 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 5 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 5 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 5 Carrick Cottages start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 5 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyduff in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ballyduff, Knocknagoshel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ballyduff self catering accommodation in Knocknagoshel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Ballyduff does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ballyduff start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyduff


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Fairy Lane Studio in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

Fairy Lane Studio, Courtown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Fairy Lane Studio self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Fairy Lane Studio start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fairy Lane Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Stookisland Cottage in Cromane, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stookisland Cottage, Cromane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stookisland Cottage self catering accommodation in Cromane, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Stookisland Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Stookisland Cottage start from £224 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stookisland Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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