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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Annes Beach Cottage in Kincasslagh, County Donegal, Ireland North

Annes Beach Cottage, Kincasslagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Annes Beach Cottage self catering accommodation in Kincasslagh, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Annes Beach Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Annes Beach Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gap of Dunloe in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Gap of Dunloe, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

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


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

Dormer View in Barnaderg, County Galway, Ireland West

Dormer View, Barnaderg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Dormer View self catering accommodation in Barnaderg, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Dormer View start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Dormer View


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Fuchsia Lodge in Ballyferriter, County Kerry, Ireland South

Fuchsia Lodge, Ballyferriter

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Fuchsia Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballyferriter, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Fuchsia Lodge start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Fuchsia Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more 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

Cill Maolceadair Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Cill Maolceadair Cottage, Ballydavid

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Cill Maolceadair Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cill Maolceadair Cottage start from £213 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cill Maolceadair Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 16 Lakelands in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 16 Lakelands, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 16 Lakelands self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . No 16 Lakelands does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at No 16 Lakelands start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 16 Lakelands


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Cottage in Narin, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willow Cottage, Narin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willow Cottage self catering accommodation in Narin, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Willow Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Willow Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Sea Haven in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Haven, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sea Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Haven start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Strand Road in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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