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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Straboy Garden Cottage in Glenties, County Donegal, Ireland North

Straboy Garden Cottage, Glenties

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Straboy Garden Cottage self catering accommodation in Glenties, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Straboy Garden Cottage start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Straboy Garden Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sunnymeade Apartment in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Sunnymeade Apartment, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sunnymeade Apartment self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Sunnymeade Apartment start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sunnymeade Apartment


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available

Nells Cottage in Stradbally, County Waterford, Ireland South

Nells Cottage, Stradbally

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Nells Cottage self catering accommodation in Stradbally, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at Nells Cottage start from £276 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nells Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden

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

Katies Cottage in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

Katies Cottage, Kilrush

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Katies Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Katies Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Katies Cottage start from £186 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Katies Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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

Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

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

Mountain View in Ardara, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Ardara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Ardara, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Pine Tree Lodge in Kiltimagh, County Mayo, Ireland West

Pine Tree Lodge, Kiltimagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Pine Tree Lodge self catering accommodation in Kiltimagh, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Pine Tree Lodge start from £184 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Pine Tree Lodge


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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