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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Caise Geal in Kilcrohane, County Cork, Ireland South

Caise Geal, Kilcrohane

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Caise Geal self catering accommodation in Kilcrohane, County Cork sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Caise Geal does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Caise Geal start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caise Geal


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tooreen Farmhouse in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Tooreen Farmhouse, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Tooreen Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tooreen Farmhouse does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tooreen Farmhouse start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tooreen Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

2A Glynsk House in Carna, County Galway, Ireland West

2A Glynsk House, Carna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

2A Glynsk House self catering accommodation in Carna, County Galway sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 2A Glynsk House start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2A Glynsk House


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

No 19 Ring of Kerry in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

No 19 Ring of Kerry self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at No 19 Ring of Kerry start from £229 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about No 19 Ring of Kerry


Sleeps 6 Garden

Callan Thatched Cottage in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland South

Callan Thatched Cottage, Kilkenny

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KilkennyIreland South

Callan Thatched Cottage self catering accommodation in Kilkenny, County Kilkenny sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Callan Thatched Cottage start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Callan Thatched Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Alderlane Cottage in Wexford Town, County Wexford, Ireland South

Alderlane Cottage, Wexford Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Alderlane Cottage self catering accommodation in Wexford Town, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Alderlane Cottage start from £193 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Alderlane Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Golf Club View in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Golf Club View, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Golf Club View self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Golf Club View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Golf Club View start from £195 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Golf Club View


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Illion Cottage in Recess, County Galway, Ireland West

Illion Cottage, Recess

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Illion Cottage self catering accommodation in Recess, County Galway sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Illion Cottage start from £274 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Illion Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cappacurry Cottage in Ballinrobe, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cappacurry Cottage, Ballinrobe

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cappacurry Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballinrobe, County Mayo sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cappacurry Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cappacurry Cottage start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cappacurry Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mountain View Lodge in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford, Ireland South

Mountain View Lodge, Kilmacthomas

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Mountain View Lodge self catering accommodation in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford sleeps 14. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Mountain View Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Mountain View Lodge start from £558 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View Lodge


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

 

 

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