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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Sea View in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sea View, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sea View self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sea View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea View start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Lodge in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Oyster Lodge, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Oyster Lodge self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oyster Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Lodge


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

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballykillageer Cottage in Woodenbridge, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Ballykillageer Cottage, Woodenbridge

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Ballykillageer Cottage in Ireland East has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Ballykillageer Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballykillageer Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

Mystic Stream in Maam, County Galway, Ireland West

Mystic Stream, Maam

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Mystic Stream self catering accommodation in Maam, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mystic Stream does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mystic Stream start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mystic Stream


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Loher Stone Fort House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Loher Stone Fort House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Loher Stone Fort House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Loher Stone Fort House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Loher Stone Fort House start from £318 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loher Stone Fort House


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cranagher House in Ennis, County Clare, Ireland West

Cranagher House, Ennis

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cranagher House self catering accommodation in Ennis, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cranagher House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cranagher House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cranagher House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Montbretia Lodge in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Montbretia Lodge, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Montbretia Lodge self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Montbretia Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Montbretia Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Seascape House in Ardmore, County Waterford, Ireland South

Seascape House, Ardmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Seascape House self catering accommodation in Ardmore, County Waterford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Seascape House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Seascape House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Seascape House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mollies Cottage in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Mollies Cottage, Manorhamilton

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Mollies Cottage self catering accommodation in Manorhamilton, County Leitrim sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mollies Cottage start from £235 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mollies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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