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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Old Forge in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Old Forge, Cleggan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Old Forge in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Forge start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available 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

Spiddal Thatch Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage, Spiddal

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Spiddal Thatch Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Spiddal Thatch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Spiddal Thatch Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Spiddal Thatch Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tig Nell in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Nell, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tig Nell self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tig Nell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tig Nell start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tig Nell


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tooreen Farmhouse in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Tooreen Farmhouse, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tooreen Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tooreen Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tooreen Farmhouse start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tooreen Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Newtown Cottage in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Newtown Cottage, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Newtown Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Newtown Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtown Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mullinderry House in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mullinderry House, Foulksmills

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mullinderry House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mullinderry House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullinderry House


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Radharc na Graige in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc na Graige, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc na Graige self catering accommodation in Dingle, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc na Graige start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc na Graige


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Granary in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

The Granary, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

The Granary in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Bluebell Cottage in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Bluebell Cottage, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bluebell Cottage self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bluebell Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bluebell Cottage start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bluebell Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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