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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Caola Nua in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caola Nua, Kilcrohane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caola Nua self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Caola Nua start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caola Nua


Sleeps 6 Garden

Roseville in Ahascragh, County Galway, Ireland West

Roseville, Ahascragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Roseville self catering accommodation in Ahascragh, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Roseville start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Lakeside Cottage 2 in Achill Island, County Mayo, Ireland West

Lakeside Cottage 2, Achill Island

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Lakeside Cottage 2 self catering accommodation in Achill Island, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lakeside Cottage 2 start from £192 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lakeside Cottage 2


Sleeps 4 Internet WIFI available

The Thatched Cottage in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Thatched Cottage, Drummin Near Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummin Near Westport, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Thatched Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Thatched Cottage start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sallywood House in Ballybofey, County Donegal, Ireland North

Sallywood House, Ballybofey

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Sallywood House self catering accommodation in Ballybofey, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sallywood House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sallywood House start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sallywood House


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

2 The Wharf in Lahinch, County Clare, Ireland West

2 The Wharf, Lahinch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

2 The Wharf self catering accommodation in Lahinch, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at 2 The Wharf start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 The Wharf


Sleeps 6 Garden

Atlantic Star 2 in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Atlantic Star 2, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Atlantic Star 2 self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Atlantic Star 2 start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic Star 2


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Derrybeg Apartment in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Derrybeg Apartment, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Derrybeg Apartment self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Derrybeg Apartment start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Derrybeg Apartment


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Caise Geal in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caise Geal, Kilcrohane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caise Geal self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caise Geal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caise Geal start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caise Geal


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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