Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone

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
Eaglais Naomh Peadar agus Naomh Pól
Church of Saints Peter and Paul
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[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

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]

• 
  Saint Joseph window
• 
  Saint Patrick window
• 
  Last Judgment window
• 
  Purgatory window
• 
  exterior

References

1. "Priest tells mourners 'the violence is now at our own door'".
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.