Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a prominent Roman Catholic parish church located in , 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.
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  • Type: Church
  • Denomination: Roman Catholic
  • Description: church in County Westmeath, Ireland
  • Also known as: “Saint Peter and Paul Church” and “SS Peter and Paul’s Church”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Athlone Castle and Luan Gallery.

Museum
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, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in , , , dating from the 12th century. is situated 110 metres southeast of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.

Art gallery
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The is a publicly owned art gallery in , , Ireland. The gallery opened in 2012, and the building consists of the older part, a former public library built in 1897 as a temperance hall, combined with a newer wing, designed by Keith Williams.

Bridge
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is situated 130 metres east of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Athlone and Ballykeeran.

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is a town in , almost dead-centre of Ireland and bisected by the River Shannon. The promenade on the River Shannon is popular among anglers, birdwatchers and swimmers.

Village
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is a small village in , , near . It is located on the N55 road in the townland of Annagh overlooking . is situated 4½ km northeast of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.

Locality
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or Bealnamulla is a village in , . It lies 4 km from the centre of , just beyond the urban boundary, on the R362 regional road. is situated 5 km west of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone

Latitude
53.42394° or 53° 25′ 26″ north
Longitude
-7.94368° or 7° 56′ 37″ west
Wheelchair access
yes
Open location code
9C5JC3F4+HG
Open­Street­Map ID
way 147597944
Open­Street­Map feature
amenity=­place_of_worship
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­church
Open­Street­Map attribute
denomination=­roman_catholic
Wiki­data ID
Q55029820
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In Other Languages

“Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “聖人”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Athlone Garda Station and Mary O’Rourke Bridge.

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