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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Mountain Cottage in Glencar, County Kerry, Ireland South

Mountain Cottage, Glencar

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Mountain Cottage self catering accommodation in Glencar, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mountain Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain Cottage


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stranacorcoragh in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Stranacorcoragh, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Stranacorcoragh self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 11. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Stranacorcoragh start from £296 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stranacorcoragh


Sleeps 10 or more Garden

Priests Leap Cottage in Ballylickey, County Cork, Ireland South

Priests Leap Cottage, Ballylickey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Priests Leap Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballylickey, County Cork sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Priests Leap Cottage start from £253 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Priests Leap Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

High Rise in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

High Rise, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

High Rise self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at High Rise start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about High Rise


Sleeps 6 Garden

Belderrig Cottage in Belderrig, County Mayo, Ireland West

Belderrig Cottage, Belderrig

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Belderrig Cottage self catering accommodation in Belderrig, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Belderrig Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Belderrig Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Belderrig Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Fort Cottage in Caherdaniel, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fort Cottage, Caherdaniel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fort Cottage self catering accommodation in Caherdaniel, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Fort Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Fort Cottage start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fort Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Bungalow in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

The Bungalow, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

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


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Farmhouse in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

The Farmhouse, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

The Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Farmhouse start from £228 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Farmhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Bothan Bui in Cullen, County Cork, Ireland South

An Bothan Bui, Cullen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Bothan Bui self catering accommodation in Cullen, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Bothan Bui does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Bothan Bui start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Bothan Bui


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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