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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Ocean Heights in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean Heights, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean Heights self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ocean Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean Heights start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kestrel Hall in Newmarket, County Cork, Ireland South

Kestrel Hall, Newmarket

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kestrel Hall self catering accommodation in Newmarket, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kestrel Hall does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kestrel Hall start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kestrel Hall


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

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

Dungarvan Cottage in Dungarvan, County Waterford, Ireland South

Dungarvan Cottage, Dungarvan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Dungarvan Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dungarvan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Seaside Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Seaside Cottage, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seaside Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seaside Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Railway Cottage in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Railway Cottage, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Railway Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Railway Cottage start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Railway Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Meenteog in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Meenteog, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Meenteog self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Meenteog start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenteog


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willowtree Lodge Apartment in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willowtree Lodge Apartment, Rossnowlagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willowtree Lodge Apartment self catering accommodation in Rossnowlagh, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Willowtree Lodge Apartment start from £157 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowtree Lodge Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden

Daisy Cottage in Kilcummin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Daisy Cottage, Kilcummin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Daisy Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilcummin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Daisy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Daisy Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Daisy Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gorse View Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Gorse View Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gorse View Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gorse View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorse View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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