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Athy Library

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Athy Library
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Originally church/chapel; recorded by the architectural inventory as library/archive
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Freestanding hyperbolic paraboloid-roofed Catholic church, built 1963-5, on a wedge-shaped plan. Closed, 2015. Adapted to alternative use, 2018. Designed by John Thompson (1917-88) of Limerick working in close collaboration with Father Philip Alcock (1914-78), Prior of Athy, with hyperbolic paraboloid roof engineered by Stanislaus "Stan" Kenny (1895-1982). Abstract friezes designed by George Campbell (1917-79). Abstract stained glass designed by Campbell and produced (1964) by George W. Walsh (b. 1939) at Abbey Stained Glass (established 1944) of Dublin. Altar by Breda O'Donoghue Lucci (b. 1924) removed to Saint Michael's Catholic Church (see 11505021).

From the Buildings of Ireland (National Inventory of Architectural Heritage) record 11505094

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  • National Inventory of Architectural Heritage
  • Eeno11, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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  • Andreas F. Borchert, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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  • Eeno11, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
  • Shackleton Experience Athy; photographer not stated, Shackleton Experience Athy
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