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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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

Cosy Nook in Ballymichael, County Donegal, Ireland North

Cosy Nook, Ballymichael

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Cosy Nook self catering accommodation in Ballymichael, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Cosy Nook start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cosy Nook


Sleeps 6 Garden

Cnocmor Cottage in Mulranny, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cnocmor Cottage, Mulranny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cnocmor Cottage self catering accommodation in Mulranny, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cnocmor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cnocmor Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cnocmor Cottage


Sleeps 4 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

66a Renville Village in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland West

66a Renville Village, Oranmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

66a Renville Village self catering accommodation in Oranmore, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 66a Renville Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66a Renville Village start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66a Renville Village


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Martins House in Milltown, County Galway, Ireland West

Martins House, Milltown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Martins House self catering accommodation in Milltown, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Martins House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Martins House start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Martins House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Coach House in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Coach House, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Ash Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ash Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ash Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ash Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash Cottage start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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