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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Carna Cottage in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

Carna Cottage, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Carna Cottage self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Carna Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Carna Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Carna Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Abbey Hill in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland South

Abbey Hill, Mallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Abbey Hill self catering accommodation in Mallow, County Cork sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Abbey Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Hill start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Studio in Balla, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Studio, Balla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Studio self catering accommodation in Balla, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub . It also has Internet access. Prices at The Studio start from £177 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Studio


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Hot tub

1 Golfside in Ballybunion, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Golfside, Ballybunion

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Golfside self catering accommodation in Ballybunion, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Golfside does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Golfside start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Golfside


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Woodland Cottage in Dunmanway, County Cork, Ireland South

Woodland Cottage, Dunmanway

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Woodland Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunmanway, County Cork sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Woodland Cottage start from £153 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Woodland Cottage


Sleeps 2

2A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

2A Glynsk House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

2A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, 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 2A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gweebarra House in Lettermacaward, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweebarra House, Lettermacaward

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweebarra House self catering accommodation in Lettermacaward, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gweebarra House start from £319 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweebarra House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Games room

Tully Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Tully Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tully Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tully Cottage start from £174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tully Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

Oilean Fhonn in Kildysart, County Clare, Ireland West

Oilean Fhonn, Kildysart

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Oilean Fhonn self catering accommodation in Kildysart, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oilean Fhonn start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oilean Fhonn


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Jeremiahs Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Jeremiahs Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Jeremiahs Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Jeremiahs Cottage start from £227 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jeremiahs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

 

 

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