Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
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.Photo: Gerard Michael Lynch, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Christophe Krief, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- 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”
- Wheelchair access: yes
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Athlone Castle and Luan Gallery.
Athlone Castle
Museum
Photo: Sgbrito, Public domain.
Athlone Castle, sometimes known as Adamson Castle, is a castle located in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, dating from the 12th century. Athlone Castle is situated 110 metres southeast of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.
Luan Gallery
Art gallery
Photo: Joseph Mischyshyn, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Luan Gallery is a publicly owned art gallery in Athlone, County Westmeath, 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.
Dean Crowe Theatre
Theater building
The Dean Crowe Theatre & Arts Centre is a theatre and arts space in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland. Dean Crowe Theatre is situated 260 metres south of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Athlone and Ballykeeran.
Athlone
Photo: Imehling, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Athlone is a town in County Westmeath, almost dead-centre of Ireland and bisected by the River Shannon. The promenade on the River Shannon is popular among anglers, birdwatchers and swimmers.
Ballykeeran
Village
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Ballykeeran is a small village in County Westmeath, Ireland, near Glassan. It is located on the N55 road in the townland of Annagh overlooking Lough Ree. Ballykeeran is situated 4½ km northeast of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.
Bellanamullia
Locality
Photo: Sarah777, Public domain.
Bellanamullia or Bealnamulla is a village in County Roscommon, Ireland. It lies 4 km from the centre of Athlone, just beyond the urban boundary, on the R362 regional road. Bellanamullia is situated 5 km west of Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone.
Church of Saints Peter and Paul, Athlone
- Categories: building, place of worship, and religion
- Location: County Westmeath, Leinster, East Coast and Midlands, Ireland, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.42394° or 53° 25′ 26″ northLongitude
-7.94368° or 7° 56′ 37″ westOpen location code
9C5JC3F4+HGOpenStreetMap ID
way 147597944OpenStreetMap feature
amenity=place_of_worshipOpenStreetMap feature
building=churchOpenStreetMap attribute
denomination=roman_catholicOpenStreetMap attribute
wheelchair=yesWikidata ID
Q55029820
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In Other Languages
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- Japanese: “聖人”
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