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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Sea Haven in Kinvara, County Galway, Ireland West

Sea Haven, Kinvara

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Sea Haven self catering accommodation in Kinvara, County Galway sleeps 8. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Sea Haven does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Sea Haven start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sea Haven


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden

Barr Cuain in Spanish Point, County Clare, Ireland West

Barr Cuain, Spanish Point

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Barr Cuain self catering accommodation in Spanish Point, County Clare sleeps 9. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Barr Cuain does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Barr Cuain start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Barr Cuain


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Finglas House in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

Finglas House, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Finglas House self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Finglas House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Finglas House start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Finglas House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slieve League View 2 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 2, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 2 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 2 start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 2


Sleeps 4

The Thatch in Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland West

The Thatch, Spiddal

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

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


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bees House in Tourmakeady, County Mayo, Ireland West

Bees House, Tourmakeady

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Bees House self catering accommodation in Tourmakeady, County Mayo sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bees House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bees House start from £202 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bees House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Radharc Na Hoilleann in Oughterard, County Galway, Ireland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann, Oughterard

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Radharc Na Hoilleann self catering accommodation in Oughterard, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Radharc Na Hoilleann start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Radharc Na Hoilleann


Sleeps 4 Garden

9 The Beeches in Louisburgh, County Mayo, Ireland West

9 The Beeches, Louisburgh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

9 The Beeches self catering accommodation in Louisburgh, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at 9 The Beeches start from £247 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 9 The Beeches


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Mullinderry House in Foulksmills, County Wexford, Ireland South

Mullinderry House, Foulksmills

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Mullinderry House in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Mullinderry House start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Mullinderry House


Sleeps 8 Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

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

 

 

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