Sacred Heart Church, Roscommon
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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
[edit]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
[edit]- F. Francis Beirne The Diocese of Elphin, an illustrated history Booklink, 2007
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "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.