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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Benview House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Benview House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Benview House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, 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 Benview House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Benview House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

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

Firkins Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Firkins Lodge, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Firkins Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Firkins Lodge start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Firkins Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

Whitmoll in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Whitmoll, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Whitmoll 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 . Prices at Whitmoll start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whitmoll


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages in Goleen, County Cork, Ireland South

No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages, Goleen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages self catering accommodation in Goleen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 4 Crookhaven Coastguard Cottages


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly 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

Rua in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rua, Belmullet

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rua self catering accommodation in Belmullet, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rua does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rua start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rua


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 4 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 4 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 4 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 4 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 4 Carrick Cottages start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 4 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mick Moores Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mick Moores Cottage, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mick Moores Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mick Moores Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mick Moores Cottage start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mick Moores Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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