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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Silver Strand Cottage in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Silver Strand Cottage, Wicklow Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Silver Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Wicklow Town, County Wicklow sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Silver Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Silver Strand Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Silver Strand Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rockview House in Charlestown, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rockview House, Charlestown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rockview House self catering accommodation in Charlestown, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rockview House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rockview House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rockview House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Walshs Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Walshs Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Walshs Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Walshs Cottage start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walshs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

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 Cottage in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Cottage, Castlebar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

River House in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

River House, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

River House self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River House start from £769 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach Cove House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Beach Cove House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Beach Cove House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach Cove House start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach Cove House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Montbretia Lodge in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Montbretia Lodge, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Montbretia Lodge self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Montbretia Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montbretia Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castle Island Cottage in Schull, County Cork, Ireland South

Castle Island Cottage, Schull

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Castle Island Cottage self catering accommodation in Schull, County Cork sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Castle Island Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Castle Island Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castle Island Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cloon Fad in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Cloon Fad, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Cloon Fad self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Cloon Fad does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cloon Fad start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cloon Fad


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

 

 

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