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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Sutton House in Westport, County Mayo, Ireland West

Sutton House, Westport

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Sutton House self catering accommodation in Westport, County Mayo sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Sutton House start from £144 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sutton House


Sleeps 2 Garden

Tig Nell in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Tig Nell, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Tig Nell self catering accommodation in Castlecove, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Tig Nell does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Tig Nell start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tig Nell


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Northern Star in Mountcharles, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Northern Star, Mountcharles

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Northern Star self catering accommodation in Mountcharles, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . The Northern Star does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Northern Star start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Northern Star


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Merchants House in Kilrush, County Clare, Ireland West

The Merchants House, Kilrush

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

The Merchants House self catering accommodation in Kilrush, County Clare sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Merchants House start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Merchants House


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Ballymadder in Carrick, County Wexford, Ireland South

Ballymadder, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Ballymadder self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Wexford sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ballymadder start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ballymadder


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gweedore Cottage in Gweedore, County Donegal, Ireland North

Gweedore Cottage, Gweedore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Gweedore Cottage 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 . Prices at Gweedore Cottage start from £265 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gweedore Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

9 Whitewater Estuary in Ballyhack, County Wexford, Ireland South

9 Whitewater Estuary, Ballyhack

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

9 Whitewater Estuary self catering accommodation in Ballyhack, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 Whitewater Estuary start from £233 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 Whitewater Estuary


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cashel Schoolhouse in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Cashel Schoolhouse, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Cashel Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Cashel Schoolhouse start from £223 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cashel Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Cúnna Bán in Fanore, County Clare, Ireland West

Cúnna Bán, Fanore

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Cúnna Bán self catering accommodation in Fanore, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Cúnna Bán does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Cúnna Bán start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Cúnna Bán


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Willow Lodge in Bruckless, County Donegal, Ireland North

Willow Lodge, Bruckless

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Willow Lodge self catering accommodation in Bruckless, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Willow Lodge start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Willow Lodge


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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