Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
| Church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
|---|---|
Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól | |
 Church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
 | |
| 53°25′26″N 7°56′37″W / 53.423924°N 7.943669°W | |
| Location | Market Square, Athlone, County Westmeath |
| Country | 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 | |
| Province | Tuam |
| Diocese | Elphin |
| Deanery | Athlone |
| Parish | Ss. Peter & Paul, Athlone, Drum and Clonown |
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a Roman Catholic parish church situated in the town of Athlone, County Westmeath in Ireland.[2]
History
[edit]The church was constructed between 1932 and 1939, 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]
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Saint Joseph window -
Saint Patrick window -
Last Judgment window -
Purgatory window -
exterior
References
[edit]- ^ "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.