Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone is a Roman Catholic parish church situated in the town of Athlone, County Westmeath.[2]
| Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone | |
|---|---|
Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól, Baile Átha Luain | |
 Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone | |
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| 53.423924°N 7.943669°W | |
| Location | Market Square, Athlone, County Westmeath |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com/gallery/ss-peter-paul-athlone/ |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Peter Saint Paul |
| Architecture | |
| Architectural type | Baroque Revival |
| Style | 1932 |
| Completed | 1939 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 2,000[1] |
| Number of spires | 2 |
| Materials | Portland stone, ashlar limestone, copper, Connemara marble, red marble, white marble, cast iron, stained glass |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Ss. Peter & Paul, Athlone, Drum and Clonown |
| Deanery | Athlone |
| Diocese | Elphin |
| Province | Tuam |
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]
Saint Joseph window
Saint Patrick window
Last Judgment window
Purgatory window
exterior
References
- "Priest tells mourners 'the violence is now at our own door'".
- "Search Error: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". www.buildingsofireland.ie.
- "About Us – Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul". www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com.
- "Church of Sts Peter and Paul Athlone – Roaringwater Journal". roaringwaterjournal.com.
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