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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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

An Lochta Fada in Ballingeary, County Cork, Ireland South

An Lochta Fada, Ballingeary

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Cottage in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Cottage, Castlebar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Cottage self catering accommodation in Castlebar, County Mayo 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. Prices at The Cottage start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Rock House in Adrigole, County Cork, Ireland South

Rock House, Adrigole

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rock House self catering accommodation in Adrigole, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock House start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

72 Clifden Glen in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

72 Clifden Glen, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

72 Clifden Glen self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 72 Clifden Glen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 72 Clifden Glen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 2 Farrin Carrig in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

No 2 Farrin Carrig self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 2 Farrin Carrig does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 2 Farrin Carrig start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 2 Farrin Carrig


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Laurel Cottage in Goleen, County Cork, Ireland South

Laurel Cottage, Goleen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Laurel Cottage self catering accommodation in Goleen, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Laurel Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Laurel Cottage start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Laurel Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

River House in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

River House, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

River House self catering accommodation in Sneem, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at River House start from £769 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about River House


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 14 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 14 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 14 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Number 14 Knights Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Number 14 Knights Haven start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 14 Knights Haven


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Blackberry Lane in Quin, County Clare, Ireland West

Blackberry Lane, Quin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Blackberry Lane self catering accommodation in Quin, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Blackberry Lane does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blackberry Lane start from £175 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackberry Lane


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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