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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Ivy Bridge Farmhouse in Grenagh, County Cork, Ireland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse, Grenagh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Ivy Bridge Farmhouse self catering accommodation in Grenagh, County Cork sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy Bridge Farmhouse start from £254 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy Bridge Farmhouse


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

19 Dun Na Mara in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

19 Dun Na Mara, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

19 Dun Na Mara self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 19 Dun Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 19 Dun Na Mara start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 19 Dun Na Mara


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Ballyblood Lodge in Tulla, County Clare, Ireland West

Ballyblood Lodge, Tulla

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Ballyblood Lodge self catering accommodation in Tulla, County Clare sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Ballyblood Lodge start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballyblood Lodge


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

Abbey Hill in Mallow, County Cork, Ireland South

Abbey Hill, Mallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Abbey Hill self catering accommodation in Mallow, County Cork sleeps 3. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Abbey Hill does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Abbey Hill start from £176 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Abbey Hill


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Strand Cottage in Derrybeg, County Donegal, Ireland North

Strand Cottage, Derrybeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Strand Cottage self catering accommodation in Derrybeg, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Strand Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Strand Cottage start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Strand Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Roseville in Glengarriff, County Cork, Ireland South

Roseville, Glengarriff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roseville self catering accommodation in Glengarriff, County Cork sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Roseville does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roseville start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roseville


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Brewsterfield Lodge House in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House, Killarney

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Brewsterfield Lodge House self catering accommodation in Killarney, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Brewsterfield Lodge House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Brewsterfield Lodge House start from £301 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Brewsterfield Lodge House


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Sweeneys Cottage in Killorglin, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeneys Cottage, Killorglin

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeneys Cottage self catering accommodation in Killorglin, County Kerry sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Sweeneys Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sweeneys Cottage start from £280 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeneys Cottage


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

Atlantic View in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Atlantic View, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Atlantic View self catering accommodation in Gweedore, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Atlantic View does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Atlantic View start from £263 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Atlantic View


Sleeps 8 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

 

 

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