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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Carna Cottage in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Cottage, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Cottage self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sea Park Cottage in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

Sea Park Cottage, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sea Park Cottage self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea Park Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Park Cottage start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Park Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Clonbur Apartment in Clonbur, County Galway, Ireland West

Clonbur Apartment, Clonbur

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Clonbur Apartment self catering accommodation in Clonbur, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Clonbur Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Clonbur Apartment


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Cottage in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim, Ireland West

The Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

An Sruthán Sáile in Ballycotton, County Cork, Ireland South

An Sruthán Sáile, Ballycotton

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Sruthán Sáile self catering accommodation in Ballycotton, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at An Sruthán Sáile start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Sruthán Sáile


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tigín in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Tigín, Liscannor

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Tigín self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Tigín does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tigín start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigín


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Ghilies Cottage in Corofin, County Clare, Ireland West

The Ghilies Cottage, Corofin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Ghilies Cottage self catering accommodation in Corofin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . The Ghilies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Ghilies Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Ghilies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Hazelwood Farm Cottage in Wexford Town, County Wexford, Ireland South

Hazelwood Farm Cottage, Wexford Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Hazelwood Farm Cottage self catering accommodation in Wexford Town, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Hazelwood Farm Cottage start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hazelwood Farm Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Games room

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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