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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Sheehan Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sheehan Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sheehan Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Sheehan Cottage start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sheehan Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gloss Farmhouse in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gloss Farmhouse, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Gloss Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gloss Farmhouse start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gloss Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Kiltymon Cottage in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Kiltymon Cottage, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Kiltymon Cottage self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kiltymon Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kiltymon Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available

The Holiday House in Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland South

The Holiday House, Tralee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

The Holiday House self catering accommodation in Tralee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Holiday House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Holiday House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Dolmen Cottage in Kilfenora, County Clare, Ireland West

Dolmen Cottage, Kilfenora

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Dolmen Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilfenora, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dolmen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dolmen Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dolmen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Ivy House in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland West

Ivy House, Loughrea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Loughrea, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy House start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willowbrook Cottage in Askill, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Willowbrook Cottage, Askill

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Willowbrook Cottage self catering accommodation in Askill, County Leitrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willowbrook Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

McCarthys Farmhouse in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

McCarthys Farmhouse, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brids Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Brids Cottage, Spiddal

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Brids Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Brids Cottage start from £173 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brids Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Ti Mhairin in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Ti Mhairin, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ti Mhairin self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Ti Mhairin does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ti Mhairin start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ti Mhairin


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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