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?

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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The Cottage, Carrick-On-Shannon
St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West
The Cottage self catering accommodation in Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . The Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Cottage

Hayfield Cottage, Killorglin
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Hayfield Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hayfield Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hayfield Cottage

Brewsterfield Lodge House, Killarney
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Brewsterfield Lodge House self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge House

The Orchard, Enniscorthy
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South
The Orchard self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Orchard does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Orchard start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Orchard

Dromroe, Kenmare
St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South
Dromroe self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Dromroe start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dromroe

Beach House 1, Portnoo
St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North
Beach House 1 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 1 start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 1

Strand Road, Duncannon
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South
Strand Road self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Road does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Road start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Road

Tooreen Farmhouse, Glengarriff
St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South
Tooreen Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tooreen Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tooreen Farmhouse start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tooreen Farmhouse

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

Dungarvan Cottage, Dungarvan
St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South
Dungarvan Cottage self catering accommodation in Dungarvan, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Dungarvan Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Dungarvan Cottage start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dungarvan Cottage
St Patrick's Day Favourites
If you are not sure whether to start your St Patrick's Day cottage and self catering search here are a few favourite cottage holiday locations, from popular counties to wonderful locations across Ireland to get you started.
Holiday Cottages Dublin
Cottages Ireland - northern counties
Cottages Ireland- southern counties
Cottages Ireland - eastern counties
Cottages Ireland - western counties
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