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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Willow Lodge in Bruckless, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willow Lodge, Bruckless

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willow Lodge self catering accommodation in Bruckless, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Lodge start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 9 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 9 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 9 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Number 9 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 9 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 9 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Cashel Schoolhouse in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cashel Schoolhouse, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cashel Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cashel Schoolhouse start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courhoor Lake Cottage in Claddaghduff, County Galway, Ireland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage, Claddaghduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage self catering accommodation in Claddaghduff, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Courhoor Lake Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courhoor Lake Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Tig Bui in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tig Bui, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tig Bui self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. An Tig Bui does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Tig Bui start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tig Bui


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

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coom Villa in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Coom Villa, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Coom Villa 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 . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coom Villa start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coom Villa


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lily Cottage in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lily Cottage, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lily Cottage self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lily Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lily Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lily Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 2 Carrick Cottages in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

No 2 Carrick Cottages self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Carrick Cottages does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Carrick Cottages start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Carrick Cottages


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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