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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No 2 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Carrick Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Carrick Cottages


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

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sutton Cottage in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford, Ireland South

Sutton Cottage, Rosslare Harbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Sutton Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosslare Harbour, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sutton Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sutton Cottage start from £313 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

9 The Beeches in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

9 The Beeches, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

9 The Beeches self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 The Beeches start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Beeches


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strand Cottage in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Strand Cottage, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Killorglin Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Killorglin Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Killorglin Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. 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 Killorglin Cottage start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Killorglin Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

9 Barr na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

9 Barr na Sraide, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

9 Barr na Sraide self catering accommodation in Ballyheigue, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 Barr na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Barr na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Beach House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Beach House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Beach House start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Burren Valley House in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Burren Valley House, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Burren Valley House self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 13. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Burren Valley House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Burren Valley House start from £395 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burren Valley House


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

Atlantic Lodge in Eyeries, County Cork, Ireland South

Atlantic Lodge, Eyeries

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Atlantic Lodge self catering accommodation in Eyeries, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Atlantic Lodge start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden

 

 

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