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]
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]