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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Castlegrange Farm in Ardtermon, County Sligo, Ireland West

Castlegrange Farm, Ardtermon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County SligoIreland West

Castlegrange Farm self catering accommodation in Ardtermon, County Sligo sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Castlegrange Farm start from £251 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Castlegrange Farm


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Bobs Cottage in Duncannon, County Wexford, Ireland South

Bobs Cottage, Duncannon

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WexfordIreland South

Bobs Cottage self catering accommodation in Duncannon, County Wexford sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Bobs Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Bobs Cottage start from £188 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bobs Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Beach House 1 in Portnoo, County Donegal, Ireland North

Beach House 1, Portnoo

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

Beach House 1 self catering accommodation in Portnoo, County Donegal sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Beach House 1 start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Beach House 1


Sleeps 8 Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 Sneem Holiday Village in Sneem, County Kerry, Ireland South

1 Sneem Holiday Village, Sneem

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

1 Sneem Holiday Village self catering accommodation in Sneem, 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 1 Sneem Holiday Village start from £212 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 Sneem Holiday Village


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

An Nead in Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland South

An Nead, Dingle

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

An Nead in Ireland South has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . An Nead does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at An Nead start from £268 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about An Nead


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Ivy House in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland West

Ivy House, Loughrea

St Patrick's Day breaks in County GalwayIreland West

Ivy House self catering accommodation in Loughrea, County Galway sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Ivy House start from £236 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ivy House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

The Old Schoolhouse in Donegal Town, County Donegal, Ireland North

The Old Schoolhouse, Donegal Town

St Patrick's Day breaks in County DonegalIreland North

The Old Schoolhouse self catering accommodation in Donegal Town, County Donegal sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Schoolhouse start from £237 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Schoolhouse


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Number 7 Gorteen in Annascaul, County Kerry, Ireland South

Number 7 Gorteen, Annascaul

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Number 7 Gorteen self catering accommodation in Annascaul, County Kerry sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Number 7 Gorteen start from £244 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Number 7 Gorteen


Sleeps 6 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Rock Lodge in Kenmare, County Kerry, Ireland South

Rock Lodge, Kenmare

St Patrick's Day breaks in County KerryIreland South

Rock Lodge self catering accommodation in Kenmare, County Kerry sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Rock Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Rock Lodge start from £214 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Rock Lodge


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

Calabona in Arklow, County Wicklow, Ireland East

Calabona, Arklow

St Patrick's Day breaks in County WicklowIreland East

Calabona self catering accommodation in Arklow, County Wicklow sleeps 10. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Calabona does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Calabona start from £415 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Calabona


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

 

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