Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
Church of Saints Peter and Paul | ||
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Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól | ||
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 |
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a
History
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]
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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.