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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Hillside Cottage in Killaloe, County Clare, Ireland West

Hillside Cottage, Killaloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Hillside Cottage in Ireland West has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillside Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Paddy Staffs Cottage in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

Paddy Staffs Cottage, Spiddal

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Paddy Staffs Cottage self catering accommodation in Spiddal, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Paddy Staffs Cottage start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Paddy Staffs Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Luibheolaíocht in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Luibheolaíocht, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Luibheolaíocht self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Luibheolaíocht does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luibheolaíocht start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luibheolaíocht


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Merchants House in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

The Merchants House, Kilrush

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Merchants House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Walshs Cottage in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Walshs Cottage, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Walshs Cottage self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Walshs Cottage start from £124 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Walshs Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden

Sandy Hill in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sandy Hill, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sandy Hill self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sandy Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sandy Hill start from £249 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sandy Hill


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

1A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

1A Glynsk House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

1A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 1A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

King Cottage in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

King Cottage, Cleggan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

King Cottage self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at King Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Hickeys Cottage in Knockanore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Hickeys Cottage, Knockanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Evergreen Cottage in Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Evergreen Cottage, Cahir

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Evergreen Cottage self catering accommodation in Cahir, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Evergreen Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Evergreen Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Evergreen Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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