Watercolour and ink illustration of St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea
Illustration of St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea

St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea

Athea, Limerick

Catholic

Mass Times

Regular weekly timetable

Mon

  • 09:15
  • 09:30
  • 19:00

Tue

  • 09:15
  • 09:30
  • 19:00

Wed

  • 09:15
  • 09:30
  • 19:00

Thu

  • 09:15
  • 09:30
  • 19:00

Fri

  • 09:15
  • 09:30
  • 19:00

Sat

  • 19:30 Vigil

Sun

  • 10:30

Times can change on holy days of obligation and over Christmas and Easter; check with the parish before travelling.

About St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea

St. Bartholomew's Church, Athea dates from 1832. It has a cruciform plan with a two-bay nave and rendered walls under a pitched artificial slate roof. Notable features include a three-stage bell tower with a spire, stained-glass windows, an internal gallery and a marble altar.

History

The site was donated by the Goolds, a prominent landlord family. The entrance gates were subsequently donated by Archdeacon Gould in 1864.

Architectural details in this description and profile from the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage, © Government of Ireland, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Summarised by Christianity.ie.

Location & contact

Address

Gortnagross, Athea, Athea, Limerick, V94 HP92

Phone

068 - 42116