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Coordinates: 53°25′25″N 7°56′17″W / 53.423741°N 7.937952°W / 53.423741; -7.937952
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St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone
Eaglais na hÉireann Naomh Muire, Baile Átha Luain
St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone
St. Mary's Church of Ireland, Athlone
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53°25′25″N 7°56′17″W / 53.423741°N 7.937952°W / 53.423741; -7.937952
LocationChurch Street, Athlone, County Westmeath
CountryRepublic of Ireland
DenominationChurch of Ireland (Anglican)
Websitehttps://meathandkildare.org/findachurch/athlone-union-of-parishes/
History
DedicationSt. Mary
Cult(s) presentSundays, 10:00am
Architecture
Completed1827
Construction cost£2,300
Specifications
Number of spires1
MaterialsCaen stone, alabaster, limestone, marble, stained glass
Administration
ProvinceDublin and Cashel
DioceseMeath and Kildare
DeaneryAthlone
ParishAthlone Union of Parishes (Athlone,Benown, Forgney, Moate, Clonmacnoise)
Clergy
RectorRevd. Willian Steacy

The St. Mary's Church, Athlone is a Church of Ireland parish church situated in the town of Athlone, County Westmeath.[1]

History

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Located in the centre of Ireland and stradding 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

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  1. ^ "St. Mary's Church of Ireland church, Church Street, ATHLONE, Athlone, WESTMEATH". www.buildingsofireland.ie.

Category:Churches in County Westmeath Category:Diocese of Meath and Kildare Category:Lists of buildings and structures in Ireland Category:Churches completed in 1827