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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Noras Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Noras Cottage, Union Hall

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Noras Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Noras Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noras Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Ghilies Cottage in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Ghilies Cottage, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Ghilies Cottage self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Ghilies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghilies Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghilies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

An Lisin in Ring, County Waterford, Ireland South

An Lisin, Ring

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

An Lisin self catering accommodation in Ring, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . An Lisin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Lisin start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Lisin


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

River View in Kilcolgan, County Galway, Ireland West

River View, Kilcolgan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

River View self catering accommodation in Kilcolgan, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at River View start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River View


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ceol Na Mara in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Mara, Ventry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

8 Seaview in Courtown, County Wexford, Ireland South

8 Seaview, Courtown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

8 Seaview self catering accommodation in Courtown, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 8 Seaview start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Seaview


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Up River House in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Up River House, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Up River House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 7. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Up River House start from £382 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Up River House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Lookout in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

The Lookout, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Lookout self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Lookout start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Lookout


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Prague House in Lettermore, County Galway, Ireland West

Prague House, Lettermore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Prague House self catering accommodation in Lettermore, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Prague House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prague House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Highcliffe in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Highcliffe, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highcliffe self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Highcliffe start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliffe


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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