Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon Explained

Church of the Sacred Heart
Location:Abbey St, Roscommon
Country:Ireland
Denomination:Roman Catholic
Completed Date:1903
Architect:Walter Doolin
Architectural Type:Gothic Revival
Materials:Sandstone

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Roscommon, is the parochial church for the parish of Roscommon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Elphin.

Appraisal

The main church was completed in 1903 and the steeple was added in 1916.[1] The church has a flamboyant architectural design. It has rock-faced walls with sandstone dressings and features carved detailing, stained-glass and mosaics by Salviati.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Roscommon . National Inventory of Irish Architectural Heritage . . 2003-08-14 . 28 May 2021 .
  2. Web site: Visit The Sacred Heart Church with Discover Ireland . 2024-07-12 . Discover Ireland . en.