Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone

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Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól
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Church of Saints Peter and Paul
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
53°25′26″N7°56′37″W / 53.423924°N 7.943669°W / 53.423924; -7.943669 Coordinates: 53°25′26″N7°56′37″W / 53.423924°N 7.943669°W / 53.423924; -7.943669
LocationMarket Square, Athlone, County Westmeath
CountryIreland
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
Completed1939
Specifications
Capacity2,000 [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

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 1932–39, 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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  2. "Search Error: Buildings of Ireland: National Inventory of Architectural Heritage". www.buildingsofireland.ie.
  3. "About Us – Parish of Ss. Peter & Paul". www.sspeterandpaulsparishathlone.com.
  4. "Church of Sts Peter and Paul Athlone – Roaringwater Journal". roaringwaterjournal.com.