The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a Roman Catholic parish church situated in the town of Athlone, County Westmeath in Ireland.[2]
Church of Saints Peter and Paul | |
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Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól | |
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 |
History
editThe 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
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Saint Patrick window
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Last Judgment window
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Purgatory window
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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.