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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Moon Shadow in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Moon Shadow, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Moon Shadow self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Moon Shadow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Moon Shadow start from £215 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Moon Shadow


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Melbrae House in Doonbeg, County Clare, Ireland West

Melbrae House, Doonbeg

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Melbrae House self catering accommodation in Doonbeg, County Clare sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Melbrae House start from £221 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Melbrae House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

45 Castle Gardens in St Helens Bay, County Wexford, Ireland South

45 Castle Gardens, St Helens Bay

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

45 Castle Gardens self catering accommodation in St Helens Bay, County Wexford sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . 45 Castle Gardens does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 45 Castle Gardens start from £252 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 45 Castle Gardens


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Grove Cottage in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland West

Grove Cottage, Lisdoonvarna

St Patrick's Day breaks in County ClareIreland West

Grove Cottage self catering accommodation in Lisdoonvarna, County Clare sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Grove Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Grove Cottage start from £248 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Grove Cottage


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Quayside House in Roundstone, County Galway, Ireland West

Quayside House, Roundstone

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Quayside House self catering accommodation in Roundstone, County Galway sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Quayside House start from £203 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Quayside House


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Sweeney Cottage in Castlecove, County Kerry, Ireland South

Sweeney Cottage, Castlecove

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Sweeney Cottage 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 . Prices at Sweeney Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Sweeney Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Gingerbread Cottage in Tallow, County Waterford, Ireland South

Gingerbread Cottage, Tallow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WaterfordIreland South

Gingerbread Cottage self catering accommodation in Tallow, County Waterford sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Gingerbread Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Gingerbread Cottage start from £231 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Gingerbread Cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Courhoor Lake Cottage in Claddaghduff, County Galway, Ireland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage, Claddaghduff

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Courhoor Lake Cottage self catering accommodation in Claddaghduff, County Galway sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Courhoor Lake Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Courhoor Lake Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 19 Knights Haven in Knightstown, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 19 Knights Haven, Knightstown

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 19 Knights Haven self catering accommodation in Knightstown, County Kerry sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Number 19 Knights Haven start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 19 Knights Haven


Sleeps 4 Garden

Kissanes Cottage in Beaufort, County Kerry, Ireland South

Kissanes Cottage, Beaufort

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Kissanes Cottage self catering accommodation in Beaufort, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Kissanes Cottage start from £339 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Kissanes Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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