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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Beach House 1 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 1, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 1 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 1 start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 1


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cappacurry Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Cottage, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cappacurry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cappacurry Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rahona Roots in Carrigaholt, County Clare, Ireland West

Rahona Roots, Carrigaholt

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Rahona Roots self catering accommodation in Carrigaholt, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rahona Roots does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rahona Roots start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rahona Roots


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bobs Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Bobs Cottage, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Bobs Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bobs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bobs Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Old Post Office Street Cottage in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Old Post Office Street Cottage, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Old Post Office Street Cottage self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Old Post Office Street Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Post Office Street Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jeremiahs Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Jeremiahs Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Jeremiahs Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Jeremiahs Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jeremiahs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

4 Bell Heights Apartments in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

4 Bell Heights Apartments, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

4 Bell Heights Apartments self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 4 Bell Heights Apartments start from £245 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 Bell Heights Apartments


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ard na Mara in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Ard na Mara, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Ard na Mara self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ard na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ard na Mara start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ard na Mara


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bruach Na Haille in Killadysert, County Clare, Ireland West

Bruach Na Haille, Killadysert

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Bruach Na Haille self catering accommodation in Killadysert, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bruach Na Haille does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bruach Na Haille start from £270 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bruach Na Haille


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Poppy Cottage in Ballyheigue, County Kerry, Ireland South

Poppy Cottage, Ballyheigue

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Poppy Cottage 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 . Poppy Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Poppy Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Poppy Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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