Dictionary of Irish Architects 1720 - 1940

Selected: CO. ROSCOMMON, ARIGNA, CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (RC)

Name: ASHLIN & COLEMAN
Building: CO. ROSCOMMON, ARIGNA, CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (RC)
Date: 1928-1830
Nature: Reconstruction of old church built 1825-1829 by Arigna Mining Co. For Canon. Patrick Meehan 'under the care of his curate, Rev. James Higgins.  Tenders invited, Jun 1928. Dedicated 29 Jun 1930 by Dr McNamee, Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise.
Refs: Undated design for high altar in IAA, Ashlin & Coleman Collection, 76/1.176;  IB 70, 9 Jun 1928, 504;  Irish Times, 14 Jun 1928;   Catholic Directory (1931), 613;  James MacNamee, History of the Diocese of Ardagh (1954), 704,705.