churches historical roscommon

The Sacred Heart Church dominates the town. The church spire is 52m high. Built of local cut stone and opened in 1903, it was completed in 1925. The church is built on rising ground and fronted by a sunken grotto. Over the main door is a fine example of mosaic, carried out by the Italian firm of Salviate, depicting two bishops of Elphin connected with the erection of the church.

The interior is equally impressive and contains a replica of the Cross of Cong (in Galway). This was in f...