Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
| 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 | |
| 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 prominent Roman Catholic parish church located in Athlone, County Westmeath in Ireland. Situated on the western bank of the River Shannon, directly opposite Athlone Castle, the church serves as a significant landmark in the town.