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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72 Clifden Glen in Clifden, County Galway, Ireland West

72 Clifden Glen, Clifden

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

72 Clifden Glen self catering accommodation in Clifden, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 72 Clifden Glen start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 72 Clifden Glen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Schoolhouse in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Old Schoolhouse, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Old Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Schoolhouse start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gardeners Cottage in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland West

Gardeners Cottage, Ballymote

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Gardeners Cottage in Ireland West has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gardeners Cottage start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gardeners Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

The Bridge Bar in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Bridge Bar, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Bridge Bar in Ireland North has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. The Bridge Bar does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bridge Bar start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bridge Bar


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

The Bungalow in Miltown Malbay, County Clare, Ireland West

The Bungalow, Miltown Malbay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Bungalow self catering accommodation in Miltown Malbay, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Bungalow start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Bungalow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Herons Nest in Inch, County Kerry, Ireland South

Herons Nest, Inch

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Herons Nest in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Herons Nest start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Herons Nest


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

6 Harbour View in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

6 Harbour View, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

6 Harbour View self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 6 Harbour View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 6 Harbour View


Sleeps 6

Trasna na dTonnta in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Trasna na dTonnta, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Trasna na dTonnta self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare 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. Prices at Trasna na dTonnta start from £330 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Trasna na dTonnta


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Ceol Na Mara in Ventry, County Kerry, Ireland South

Ceol Na Mara, Ventry

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Ventry, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oyster Lodge in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Oyster Lodge, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Oyster Lodge self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Oyster Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Oyster Lodge start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oyster Lodge


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

 

 

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