Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól, Baile Átha Luain
Peter and Paul's, Athlone.jpg
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
53°25′26″N 7°56′37″W / 53.423924°N 7.943669°W / 53.423924; -7.943669Coordinates: 53°25′26″N 7°56′37″W / 53.423924°N 7.943669°W / 53.423924; -7.943669
LocationMarket Square, Athlone, County Westmeath
CountryRepublic of Ireland
DenominationRoman Catholic
Websitehttp://www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com/gallery/ss-peter-paul-athlone/
History
DedicationSt. Peter
Saint Paul
Architecture
Architectural typeBaroque Revival
Style1932
Completed1939
Specifications
Capacity2,000[1]
Number of spires2
MaterialsPortland stone, ashlar limestone, copper, Connemara marble, red marble, white marble, cast iron, stained glass
Administration
ParishSs. Peter & Paul, Athlone, Drum and Clonown
DeaneryAthlone
DioceseElphin
ProvinceTuam

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone is a Roman Catholic parish church situated in the town of Athlone, County Westmeath.[2]

History[]

The church was constructed between 1932–39, and stands on the banks of the River Shannon.[3]

It is notable for its stained glass windows, produced in the Harry Clarke workshop by Richard King.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Priest tells mourners 'the violence is now at our own door'".
  2. ^ "Search Error: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". www.buildingsofireland.ie.
  3. ^ "About Us – Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul". www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com.
  4. ^ "Church of Sts Peter and Paul Athlone – Roaringwater Journal". roaringwaterjournal.com.
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