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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The Hares Leap in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

The Hares Leap, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

The Hares Leap self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Hares Leap does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Hares Leap start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hares Leap


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 17 Appollonian Suites in Tramore, County Waterford, Ireland South

No 17 Appollonian Suites, Tramore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

No 17 Appollonian Suites self catering accommodation in Tramore, County Waterford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at No 17 Appollonian Suites start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 17 Appollonian Suites


Sleeps 4

Reencaheragh in Portmagee, County Kerry, Ireland South

Reencaheragh, Portmagee

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Reencaheragh self catering accommodation in Portmagee, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Reencaheragh does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Reencaheragh start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Reencaheragh


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gorse View Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Gorse View Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Gorse View Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Gorse View Cottage start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gorse View Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Robin Hill in Inistioge, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Robin Hill, Inistioge

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Robin Hill self catering accommodation in Inistioge, County Kilkenny sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Robin Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Robin Hill start from £146 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Robin Hill


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ceol Na Mara in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Ceol Na Mara, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ceol Na Mara self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ceol Na Mara start from £246 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ceol Na Mara


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

Devlin Apartment in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Devlin Apartment, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Devlin Apartment self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Devlin Apartment start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Devlin Apartment


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Johnny Macs in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Johnny Macs, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Johnny Macs self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Johnny Macs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnny Macs start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnny Macs


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

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

 

 

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