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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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

Sandymount in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

Sandymount, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sandymount self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sandymount start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandymount


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballycroy in Ballycroy, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ballycroy, Ballycroy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ballycroy self catering accommodation in Ballycroy, 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 Ballycroy start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballycroy


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Studio in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Studio, Balla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Studio self catering accommodation in Balla, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

Swallows Nest in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Swallows Nest, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Swallows Nest self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Swallows Nest start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Swallows Nest


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roseville in Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland West

Roseville, Ahascragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Roseville self catering accommodation in Ahascragh, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roseville start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stoney Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Stoney Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Stoney Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Stoney Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stoney Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Annies Cottage in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

Annies Cottage, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Annies Cottage self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Annies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Annies Cottage start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Granary in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Granary, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Granary self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Granary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Granary start from £217 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Granary


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

10 Barr Na Sraide in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

10 Barr Na Sraide, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

10 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 10 Barr Na Sraide start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 10 Barr Na Sraide


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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