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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Lough Cluhir Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage, Union Hall

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Lough Cluhir Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Lough Cluhir Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lough Cluhir Cottage start from £363 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lough Cluhir Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Fishing close by 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

Monachee House in Ramsgrange, County Wexford, Ireland South

Monachee House, Ramsgrange

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Monachee House self catering accommodation in Ramsgrange, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Monachee House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Monachee House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Monachee House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Northern Star in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Northern Star, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Northern Star self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Northern Star does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Northern Star start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Northern Star


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Whispering Grove in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Whispering Grove, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Whispering Grove self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Whispering Grove start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Whispering Grove


Sleeps 6 Garden

Bees House in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland West

Bees House, Tourmakeady

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Bees House self catering accommodation in Tourmakeady, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bees House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bees House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bees House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jaunty Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Jaunty Cottage, Cong

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Jaunty 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 . Prices at Jaunty Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jaunty Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moon Shadow in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Moon Shadow, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Moon Shadow self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moon Shadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moon Shadow start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moon Shadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse in Grenagh, County Cork, Ireland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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