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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Kilkee Cottage in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Kilkee Cottage, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Kilkee Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Kilkee Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kilkee Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Island View in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

Island View, Cleggan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Island View self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway 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. Activities close by include fishing . Island View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Island View start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Island View


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

Ravens Oak Apartment in Bantry, County Cork, Ireland South

Ravens Oak Apartment, Bantry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ravens Oak Apartment self catering accommodation in Bantry, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ravens Oak Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ravens Oak Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Glasha House in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland West

Glasha House, Doolin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Glasha House self catering accommodation in Doolin, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Glasha House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glasha House start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glasha House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Stone Cottage in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Heather Glen in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Heather Glen, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Heather Glen self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Heather Glen does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Heather Glen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Heather Glen


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tara House in Dungloe, County Donegal, Ireland North

Tara House, Dungloe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Tara House self catering accommodation in Dungloe, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Tara House start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tara House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rathnure Cottage in Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland South

Rathnure Cottage, Enniscorthy

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Rathnure Cottage self catering accommodation in Enniscorthy, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rathnure Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rathnure Cottage start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rathnure Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Carraig Bride in Kilkee, County Clare, Ireland West

Carraig Bride, Kilkee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Carraig Bride self catering accommodation in Kilkee, County Clare sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carraig Bride does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carraig Bride start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carraig Bride


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Callan Thatched Cottage in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Callan Thatched Cottage, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Callan Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Callan Thatched Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

 

 

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