Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone explained

Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Native Name:Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól
Location:Market Square, Athlone, County Westmeath
Country:Ireland
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Website:http://www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com/gallery/ss-peter-paul-athlone/
Dedication:St. Peter
Saint Paul
Architectural Type:Baroque Revival
Style:1932
Completed Date:1939
Capacity:2,000[1]
Spire Quantity:2
Materials:Portland stone, ashlar limestone, copper, Connemara marble, red marble, white marble, cast iron, stained glass
Parish:Ss. Peter & Paul, Athlone, Drum and Clonown
Deanery:Athlone
Diocese:Elphin
Province:Tuam

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

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]

Notes and References

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