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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Rosemount House in Guileen, County Cork, Ireland South

Rosemount House, Guileen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Rosemount House self catering accommodation in Guileen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rosemount House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rosemount House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rosemount House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

24 River Valley in Ballyconnell, County Cavan, Ireland East

24 River Valley, Ballyconnell

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CavanIreland East

24 River Valley self catering accommodation in Ballyconnell, County Cavan sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Activities close by include fishing . 24 River Valley does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 24 River Valley start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 24 River Valley


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Lyreboy in Glencar, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lyreboy, Glencar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lyreboy self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Lyreboy does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Lyreboy start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lyreboy


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Moor Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Moor Cottage, Rathmullan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moor Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more 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

The Wing in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Wing, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Wing self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Wing start from £194 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Wing


Sleeps 4 Garden

Meenteog in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Meenteog, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Meenteog 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 . Prices at Meenteog start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Meenteog


Sleeps 6 Garden 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

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

Greencastle Cove Chalet in Greencastle, County Donegal, Ireland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet, Greencastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Greencastle Cove Chalet self catering accommodation in Greencastle, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Greencastle Cove Chalet start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greencastle Cove Chalet


Sleeps 4

 

 

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