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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Barley Cove in Scarriff, County Clare, Ireland West

Barley Cove, Scarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barley Cove self catering accommodation in Scarriff, County Clare sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Barley Cove start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barley Cove


Sleeps 6 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

Droumatouk Cottage in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Droumatouk Cottage, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Droumatouk Cottage self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Droumatouk Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Droumatouk Cottage start from £238 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Droumatouk Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

5 Castle Quay in Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland South

5 Castle Quay, Kinsale

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

5 Castle Quay in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Prices at 5 Castle Quay start from £325 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Castle Quay


Sleeps 6 Garden Luxury self catering

Slieve Mish View in Castlemaine, County Kerry, Ireland South

Slieve Mish View, Castlemaine

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Slieve Mish View self catering accommodation in Castlemaine, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Slieve Mish View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Mish View start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Mish View


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Tully Cottage in Tully, County Galway, Ireland West

Tully Cottage, Tully

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Tully Cottage self catering accommodation in Tully, County Galway sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Tully Cottage start from £174 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tully Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden

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

Noras Cottage in Union Hall, County Cork, Ireland South

Noras Cottage, Union Hall

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Noras Cottage self catering accommodation in Union Hall, County Cork sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Noras Cottage start from £285 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Noras Cottage


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Open fire or wood burner

Middlequarter in Newcastle, County Tipperary, Ireland South

Middlequarter, Newcastle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County TipperaryIreland South

Middlequarter self catering accommodation in Newcastle, County Tipperary sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Middlequarter does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Middlequarter start from £168 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Middlequarter


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

An Tig Bui in Cahersiveen, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Tig Bui, Cahersiveen

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Tig Bui self catering accommodation in Cahersiveen, County Kerry sleeps 4. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. An Tig Bui does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Tig Bui start from £208 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Tig Bui


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

Mountain View in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

Mountain View, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Mountain View self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Mountain View start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mountain View


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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