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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Stone Cottage in Ballydavid, County Kerry, Ireland South

Stone Cottage, Ballydavid

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Stone Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydavid, County Kerry sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Stone Cottage start from £269 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Stone Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tigín in Liscannor, County Clare, Ireland West

Tigín, Liscannor

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Tigín self catering accommodation in Liscannor, County Clare sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Tigín does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tigín start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigín


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Hillcrest in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Hillcrest, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Hillcrest self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Hillcrest start from £326 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Hillcrest


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

San Therese in New Quay, County Clare, Ireland West

San Therese, New Quay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

San Therese self catering accommodation in New Quay, County Clare sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at San Therese start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about San Therese


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gweedore Cottage in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweedore Cottage, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweedore Cottage self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gweedore Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Aras Ui Dhuill in Abbeydorney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Aras Ui Dhuill, Abbeydorney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Aras Ui Dhuill self catering accommodation in Abbeydorney, County Kerry sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Aras Ui Dhuill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Aras Ui Dhuill start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Aras Ui Dhuill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Moor Cottage in Rathmullan, County Donegal, Ireland North

Moor Cottage, Rathmullan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Moor Cottage self catering accommodation in Rathmullan, County Donegal sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moor Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moor Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moor Cottage


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

Cois Farraige in Blackwater, County Wexford, Ireland South

Cois Farraige, Blackwater

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

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


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

King Cottage in Cleggan, County Galway, Ireland West

King Cottage, Cleggan

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

King Cottage self catering accommodation in Cleggan, County Galway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at King Cottage start from £239 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about King Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

Cappacurry Lodge in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Lodge, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Lodge self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached . Prices at Cappacurry Lodge start from £187 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Lodge


Sleeps 4

 

 

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