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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Saltee Cottage in Kilmore Quay, County Wexford, Ireland South

Saltee Cottage, Kilmore Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Saltee Cottage in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Saltee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Saltee Cottage start from £196 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Saltee Cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Luxury self catering

Ballyblood Lodge in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Ballyblood Lodge, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ballyblood Lodge self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ballyblood Lodge start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyblood Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Villa Rapello in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Villa Rapello, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Villa Rapello self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Villa Rapello does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Villa Rapello start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Villa Rapello


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 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 Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Apple Tree Cottage in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

Apple Tree Cottage, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Apple Tree Cottage self catering accommodation in Kinsale, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Apple Tree Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Apple Tree Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Apple Tree Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

An Grianan in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

An Grianan, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Grianan self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. An Grianan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Grianan start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Grianan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Highcliffe in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Highcliffe, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Highcliffe self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Highcliffe start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highcliffe


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

Sheehan Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sheehan Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sheehan Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sheehan Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheehan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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