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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Seascape in Fethard-On-Sea, County Wexford, Ireland South

Seascape, Fethard-On-Sea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Seascape in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Seascape start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ned Darcys Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ned Darcys Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ned Darcys Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ned Darcys Cottage start from £165 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ned Darcys Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Hickeys Cottage self catering accommodation in Knockanore, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Hickeys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Hickeys Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hickeys Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old School House in Gorey, County Wexford, Ireland South

The Old School House, Gorey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

The Old School House self catering accommodation in Gorey, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old School House start from £226 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old School House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bellharbour Cottage in Bellharbour, County Clare, Ireland West

Bellharbour Cottage, Bellharbour

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bellharbour Cottage self catering accommodation in Bellharbour, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bellharbour Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bellharbour Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bellharbour Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Olive Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Copper Olive Cottage, Cong

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Copper Olive Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Copper Olive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Olive Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Olive Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coney Cottage in Culdaff, County Donegal, Ireland North

Coney Cottage, Culdaff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Coney Cottage self catering accommodation in Culdaff, County Donegal sleeps 12. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Coney Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coney Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gortna Gloss in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick, Ireland South

Gortna Gloss, Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LimerickIreland South

Gortna Gloss self catering accommodation in Templeglantine Near Abbeyfeale, County Limerick sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gortna Gloss start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gortna Gloss


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Fern View House in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fern View House, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fern View House self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fern View House start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fern View House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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