Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
| 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 / 53.423924; -7.943669 | |
| 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 |
| 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.
History
The church was constructed between 1932 and 1939, and stands on the banks of the River Shannon.
It is notable for its stained glass windows, produced in the Harry Clarke workshop by Richard King.
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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
- "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.