St. Mary's Church Of Ireland, Athlone
The St. Mary's Church, Athlone is a Church of Ireland parish church situated in the town of Athlone, County Westmeath.[1]
| St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone | |
|---|---|
Eaglais na hÉireann Naomh Muire, Baile Átha Luain | |
 St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone | |
| 53.423741°N 7.937952°W | |
| Location | Church Street, Athlone, County Westmeath |
| Country | Republic of Ireland |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland (Anglican) |
| Website | https://meathandkildare.org/findachurch/athlone-union-of-parishes/ |
| History | |
| Dedication | St. Mary |
| Cult(s) present | Sundays, 10:00am |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1827 |
| Construction cost | £2,300 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 |
| Materials | Caen stone, alabaster, limestone, marble, stained glass |
| Administration | |
| Province | Dublin and Cashel |
| Diocese | Meath and Kildare |
| Deanery | Athlone |
| Parish | Athlone Union of Parishes (Athlone,Benown, Forgney, Moate, Clonmacnoise) |
| Clergy | |
| Rector | Revd. Willian Steacy |
History
Located in the centre of Ireland and straddling the provincial boundary between Leinster and Connaught, Athlone's history dates back to 1210 and the building of a castle by King John.
The present St. Mary's Church of Ireland is situated within the medieval town walls on an elevated site. There has been a church on these grounds since before Reformation times. The church was built in 1827, beside the belfry of an earlier church, it has been describe as "a neat little edifice with a square embattled tower".
References
- "St. Mary's Church of Ireland church, Church Street, ATHLONE, Athlone, WESTMEATH". www.buildingsofireland.ie.
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