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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Johnny Macs in Swinford, County Mayo, Ireland West

Johnny Macs, Swinford

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Johnny Macs self catering accommodation in Swinford, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Johnny Macs does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Johnny Macs start from £198 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Johnny Macs


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden

Roaring Water Cottage in Ballydehob, County Cork, Ireland South

Roaring Water Cottage, Ballydehob

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

Roaring Water Cottage self catering accommodation in Ballydehob, County Cork sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Roaring Water Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Roaring Water Cottage start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Roaring Water Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

1 Sloane Heights in Waterville, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sloane Heights, Waterville

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sloane Heights self catering accommodation in Waterville, County Kerry sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 1 Sloane Heights does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 Sloane Heights start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sloane Heights


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Coom Villa in Glenbeigh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Coom Villa, Glenbeigh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Coom Villa self catering accommodation in Glenbeigh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Coom Villa start from £256 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Coom Villa


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Slieve League View 1 in Carrick, County Donegal, Ireland North

Slieve League View 1, Carrick

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Slieve League View 1 self catering accommodation in Carrick, County Donegal sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Slieve League View 1 start from £199 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve League View 1


Sleeps 4

An Grianan in Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland South

An Grianan, Clonakilty

St Patrick's Day breaks in County CorkIreland South

An Grianan self catering accommodation in Clonakilty, County Cork sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. An Grianan does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Grianan start from £209 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Grianan


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Rua in Belmullet, County Mayo, Ireland West

Rua, Belmullet

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Rua self catering accommodation in Belmullet, County Mayo sleeps 9. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rua does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rua start from £258 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rua


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Copper Olive Cottage in Cong, County Mayo, Ireland West

Copper Olive Cottage, Cong

St Patrick's Day breaks in County MayoIreland West

Copper Olive Cottage self catering accommodation in Cong, County Mayo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Copper Olive Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Copper Olive Cottage start from £262 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Copper Olive Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Oak View in Lauragh, County Kerry, Ireland South

Oak View, Lauragh

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Oak View self catering accommodation in Lauragh, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Oak View start from £307 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Oak View


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Slieve Elva Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Slieve Elva Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Slieve Elva Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Slieve Elva Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Slieve Elva Cottage start from £182 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Slieve Elva Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

 

 

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