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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Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

An Nead in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland North

An Nead, Kilcar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

An Nead self catering accommodation in Kilcar, County Donegal sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at An Nead start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Nead


Sleeps 2 Garden

Moneygold Cottage in Grange, County Sligo, Ireland West

Moneygold Cottage, Grange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Moneygold Cottage self catering accommodation in Grange, County Sligo sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Moneygold Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moneygold Cottage start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moneygold Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Mollies Cottage in Rosscarbery, County Cork, Ireland South

Mollies Cottage, Rosscarbery

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Rosscarbery, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mollies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £130 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cashel Schoolhouse in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cashel Schoolhouse, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cashel Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cashel Schoolhouse start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

St Joseph in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland West

St Joseph, Balla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

St Joseph self catering accommodation in Balla, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at St Joseph start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about St Joseph


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Barrview Lodge in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Barrview Lodge, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Barrview Lodge self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barrview Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barrview Lodge start from £321 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barrview Lodge


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seaside Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seaside Cottage, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seaside Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. 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 Seaside Cottage start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seaside Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Kilmichael in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

Kilmichael, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Kilmichael self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Kilmichael does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Kilmichael start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilmichael


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gingerbread Cottage in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gingerbread Cottage, Tallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gingerbread Cottage self catering accommodation in Tallow, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gingerbread Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gingerbread Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gingerbread Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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