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.

Start your St Patrick's Day Break Self Catering search right here

Caher House in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Caher House, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Caher House self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caher House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caher House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cutteen in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Cutteen, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cutteen self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cutteen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cutteen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cutteen


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Newtown Cottage in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Newtown Cottage, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Newtown Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Newtown Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Newtown Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Newtown Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bay in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Bay, Caherdaniel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Bay self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bay does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bay start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bay


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cill Maolceadair Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cill Maolceadair Cottage, Ballydavid

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cill Maolceadair Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cill Maolceadair Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cill Maolceadair Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Russell Family Cottage in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Russell Family Cottage, Doolin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Russell Family Cottage self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Russell Family Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Russell Family Cottage start from £204 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Russell Family Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courhoor Lake Cottage in Claddaghduff, County Galway, Ireland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage, Claddaghduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage self catering accommodation in Claddaghduff, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Courhoor Lake Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courhoor Lake Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Finn House in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finn House, Castlegregory

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finn House self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finn House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finn House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finn House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pine Tree Lodge in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Pine Tree Lodge, Kiltimagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Pine Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pine Tree Lodge start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Tree Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Golf Club View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Golf Club View, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Golf Club View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Golf Club View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf Club View start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

St Patrick's Day Favourites

If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.

 

 

 

Refine your cottage search

We have 1973 cottages, apartments, lodges and bungalows listed which is a huge choice. So if that is feeling a little overwhelming, why not narrow down your search by county using the menu at the top of the page or use our Advanced Cottage and Self Catering Search to select specific accommodation features.

 

More Holiday Ideas for you to consider

If you have found this holiday article interesting, why not take a look at some of our others.

 

Fast search

 

Find Cottage Holidays

Find Cottage Holidays mission is to promote the very best of the UK and Ireland's wonderful self catering accommodation, whether it be cottages, apartments, lodges, chalets, houses, villas or bungalows. But, it's not just about the cottages, we also try and bring you some helpful guides and information on the places to go, things to see and activities to do while you enjoy your break in England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland. In fact, we are adding to our list daily but if you think we have missed somewhere special tell us via our Facebook page. With wonderful countryside and superb coastlines to explore the UK and Ireland has so much to offer.

Cottage Holiday Favourites