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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Stone Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Boolavogue House in Ferns, County Wexford, Ireland South

Boolavogue House, Ferns

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Boolavogue House self catering accommodation in Ferns, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Boolavogue House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Boolavogue House start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Boolavogue House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Old Forge in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Old Forge, Cleggan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Old Forge in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Old Forge start from £216 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old Forge


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland West

Willow Cottage, Athenry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Athenry, County Galway sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Connemara House in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

Connemara House, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Connemara House self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Connemara House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Connemara House start from £133 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Connemara House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Mountain Views in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Views, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Views self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 19. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain Views start from £602 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Views


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

The Dispensary in Killeagh, County Cork, Ireland South

The Dispensary, Killeagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Dispensary self catering accommodation in Killeagh, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . The Dispensary does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Dispensary start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Dispensary


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Island View Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Island View Cottage, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Island View Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Island View Cottage start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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