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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Carnmore Cottage in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Carnmore Cottage, Dungloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Carnmore Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Carnmore Cottage start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carnmore Cottage


Sleeps 6 Open fire or wood burner

Dunnavilla House in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Dunnavilla House, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dunnavilla House self catering accommodation in Oughterard, 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 Dunnavilla House start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dunnavilla House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cois Farraige in Castlegregory, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Castlegregory

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cois Farraige self catering accommodation in Castlegregory, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cois Farraige does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cois Farraige start from £394 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cois Farraige


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis in Cashel, County Galway, Ireland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis, Cashel

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tigh Mhicil Thomáis self catering accommodation in Cashel, 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 Tigh Mhicil Thomáis start from £225 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh Mhicil Thomáis


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Flaggy Shore Apartment in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment, New Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Flaggy Shore Apartment self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Flaggy Shore Apartment does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Flaggy Shore Apartment start from £140 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Flaggy Shore Apartment


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden

Gronwee Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Gronwee Cottage, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Gronwee Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gronwee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gronwee Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gronwee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunshine Cottage in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Sunshine Cottage, Liscannor

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Sunshine Cottage self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 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. Sunshine Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sunshine Cottage start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunshine Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Bride Valley Farmhouse in Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse, Lismore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

The Bride Valley Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Lismore, County Waterford sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Bride Valley Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bride Valley Farmhouse start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bride Valley Farmhouse


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

Slieve Mish View in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Slieve Mish View, Castlemaine

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Slieve Mish View self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slieve Mish View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Mish View start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Mish View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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