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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66a Renville Village in Oranmore, County Galway, Ireland West

66a Renville Village, Oranmore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

66a Renville Village self catering accommodation in Oranmore, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 66a Renville Village does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 66a Renville Village start from £205 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 66a Renville Village


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Willowbrook Cottage in Askill, County Leitrim, Ireland West

Willowbrook Cottage, Askill

St Patrick's Day breaks in County LeitrimIreland West

Willowbrook Cottage self catering accommodation in Askill, County Leitrim sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willowbrook Cottage start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willowbrook Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Logans Bridge in Mountshannon, County Clare, Ireland West

Logans Bridge, Mountshannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Logans Bridge self catering accommodation in Mountshannon, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Logans Bridge start from £220 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Logans Bridge


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Sloane Heights in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sloane Heights, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sloane Heights self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Sloane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Sloane Heights start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sloane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mary Agnes Cottage in Allihies, County Cork, Ireland South

Mary Agnes Cottage, Allihies

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Mary Agnes Cottage self catering accommodation in Allihies, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mary Agnes Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mary Agnes Cottage start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mary Agnes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ocean View in Skibbereen, County Cork, Ireland South

Ocean View, Skibbereen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ocean View self catering accommodation in Skibbereen, County Cork sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Ocean View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ocean View start from £255 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ocean View


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Lake Retreat in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Lake Retreat, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Lake Retreat self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 16. This 7 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Lake Retreat start from £736 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lake Retreat


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

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

Greygrove Cottage in Kilmihil, County Clare, Ireland West

Greygrove Cottage, Kilmihil

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Greygrove Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilmihil, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Greygrove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Greygrove Cottage start from £200 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Greygrove Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Finglas House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finglas House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finglas House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finglas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finglas House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finglas House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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