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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Crona Cottage in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

Crona Cottage, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Crona Cottage self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Crona Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Crona Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Crona Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Radharc Na Mara in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Radharc Na Mara, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Radharc Na Mara self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Radharc Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Radharc Na Mara start from £272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Mara


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Cois Cuaine in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

1 Cois Cuaine, Bellharbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

1 Cois Cuaine self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Cois Cuaine does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Cois Cuaine start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Cois Cuaine


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Caola Nua in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caola Nua, Kilcrohane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caola Nua self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Caola Nua start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caola Nua


Sleeps 6 Garden

The Merchants House in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

The Merchants House, Kilrush

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Merchants House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Nolans Apartment in Firies, County Kerry, Ireland South

Nolans Apartment, Firies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Nolans Apartment self catering accommodation in Firies, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Nolans Apartment start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nolans Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Craggaknock in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Craggaknock, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Craggaknock self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Craggaknock does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craggaknock start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craggaknock


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moor Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Moor Cottage, Rathmullan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moor Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bruach Na Haille in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Bruach Na Haille, Killadysert

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bruach Na Haille self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bruach Na Haille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bruach Na Haille start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bruach Na Haille


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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