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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Convoy Cottage in Convoy, County Donegal, Ireland North

Convoy Cottage, Convoy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Convoy Cottage self catering accommodation in Convoy, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Convoy Cottage start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Convoy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Tralia Farmhouse in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tralia Farmhouse, Firies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tralia Farmhouse in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tralia Farmhouse start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tralia Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Lilac Cottage in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lilac Cottage, Annascaul

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lilac Cottage self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lilac Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lilac Cottage start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lilac Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

28 Ardmullen in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

28 Ardmullen, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

28 Ardmullen self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 28 Ardmullen start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 28 Ardmullen


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

11 Portbeg Holiday Home in Bundoran, County Donegal, Ireland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home, Bundoran

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

11 Portbeg Holiday Home self catering accommodation in Bundoran, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 11 Portbeg Holiday Home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 11 Portbeg Holiday Home start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 11 Portbeg Holiday Home


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hawthorns in Terryglass, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Hawthorns, Terryglass

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Hawthorns in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Hawthorns does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hawthorns start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hawthorns


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Poulnasherry Lodge in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Poulnasherry Lodge, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Poulnasherry Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare 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 . Poulnasherry Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poulnasherry Lodge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poulnasherry Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillside Cottage in Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland West

Hillside Cottage, Killaloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Hillside Cottage in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Videomare Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Videomare Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Videomare Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Videomare Cottage start from £166 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Videomare Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Castlegrange Farm in Ardtermon, County Sligo, Ireland West

Castlegrange Farm, Ardtermon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Castlegrange Farm self catering accommodation in Ardtermon, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Castlegrange Farm start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegrange Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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