Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
Church in County Westmeath, Ireland
53°25′26″N 7°56′37″W / 53.423924°N 7.943669°W / 53.423924; -7.943669Saint Paul
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 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
- ^ "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.