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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8 Fairfield Close in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Fairfield Close, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Fairfield Close self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 8 Fairfield Close start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Fairfield Close


Sleeps 4 Garden

Beach House 2 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 2, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 2 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 2


Sleeps 4 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

Johnny Macs in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Johnny Macs, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Johnny Macs self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Johnny Macs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnny Macs start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnny Macs


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Woodland Cottage in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

Woodland Cottage, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £153 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 2

Sandymount in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Sandymount, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sandymount self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sandymount start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandymount


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lough Currane Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lough Currane Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lough Currane Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Lough Currane Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Currane Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Currane Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rose Cottage in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rose Cottage, Kiltimagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rose Cottage self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Rose Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rose Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oak View in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Oak View, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Oak View self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Lake House- Connemara in Lettermullen, County Galway, Ireland West

The Lake House- Connemara, Lettermullen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

The Lake House- Connemara self catering accommodation in Lettermullen, County Galway 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 . Prices at The Lake House- Connemara start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lake House- Connemara


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

St Patrick's Day Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.

 

 

 

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