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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Radharc Na Mara in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Radharc Na Mara, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Radharc Na Mara in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Radharc Na Mara start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Stables in Foxford, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Stables, Foxford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Stables self catering accommodation in Foxford, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . The Stables does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Stables start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Stables


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Atlantic Star 1 in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Atlantic Star 1, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Atlantic Star 1 self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Atlantic Star 1 start from £151 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Star 1


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Maple Lawn in Ballygarrett, County Wexford, Ireland South

Maple Lawn, Ballygarrett

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Maple Lawn self catering accommodation in Ballygarrett, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Maple Lawn does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Maple Lawn start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Maple Lawn


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Glenvale Cottage in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Glenvale Cottage, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Glenvale Cottage self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Glenvale Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glenvale Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old School House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Old School House, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 8. 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 The Old School House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

8 Atlantic View in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

8 Atlantic View, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

8 Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 8 Atlantic View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 8 Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis, Cashel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis self catering accommodation in Cashel, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tigh Mhicil Thomáis start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicil Thomáis


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Prospect Cottage in Portlaw, County Waterford, Ireland South

Prospect Cottage, Portlaw

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Prospect Cottage self catering accommodation in Portlaw, County Waterford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Prospect Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Prospect Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Burke Cottage in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Burke Cottage, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Burke Cottage self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burke Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burke Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burke Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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