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| Church of the Sacred Heart | |
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| 53°37′43.32″N 8°11′42.79″W / 53.6287000°N 8.1952194°W | |
| Location | Abbey St, Roscommon |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Walter Doolin |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Roscommon, is the parochial church for the parish of Roscommon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Elphin.
Appraisal
The main church was completed in 1903 and the steeple was added in 1916. [1] The church has a flamboyant architectural design. It has rock-faced walls with sandstone dressings and features carved detailing, stained-glass and mosaics by Salviati. [2]
Gallery
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Interior -
South transept -
Altar
Bibliography
- F. Francis Beirne The Diocese of Elphin, an illustrated history Booklink, 2007
See also
References
- ^ "Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Roscommon". National Inventory of Irish Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 14 August 2003. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Visit The Sacred Heart Church with Discover Ireland". Discover Ireland. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
| This article needs additional citations for
verification. (January 2014) |
| Church of the Sacred Heart | |
|---|---|
|
| |
|
| |
| 53°37′43.32″N 8°11′42.79″W / 53.6287000°N 8.1952194°W | |
| Location | Abbey St, Roscommon |
| Country | Ireland |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Walter Doolin |
| Architectural type | Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1903 |
| Specifications | |
| Materials | Sandstone |
The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Roscommon, is the parochial church for the parish of Roscommon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Elphin.
Appraisal
The main church was completed in 1903 and the steeple was added in 1916. [1] The church has a flamboyant architectural design. It has rock-faced walls with sandstone dressings and features carved detailing, stained-glass and mosaics by Salviati. [2]
Gallery
-
Interior
-
South transept
-
Altar
Bibliography
- F. Francis Beirne The Diocese of Elphin, an illustrated history Booklink, 2007
See also
References
- ^ "Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, Roscommon". National Inventory of Irish Architectural Heritage. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 14 August 2003. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Visit The Sacred Heart Church with Discover Ireland". Discover Ireland. Retrieved 12 July 2024.