About Bohola
Bohola is a small rural village in central County Mayo, positioned between Foxford, Kiltimagh, Swinford and Ballyvary, with the F12 routing area extending across surrounding countryside. It has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and easy access to larger nearby towns for everyday services. Primary schooling is available locally, while secondary schools and broader education choices are generally found in towns such as Kiltimagh, Foxford, Swinford and Castlebar. There is no rail station in Bohola itself, so commuting is mainly by car, with the N26 and N17 providing useful regional connections and bus services linking nearby towns. Local life centres on the village community, church, sporting activity and nearby pubs, while supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and other regular services are more plentiful in Kiltimagh, Swinford and Castlebar. The surrounding area offers open countryside and access to walking, fishing and rural recreation, with Loughs Conn and Cullin and the Ox Mountains within the wider region. Bohola is therefore best suited to residents seeking a peaceful Mayo setting while remaining within practical driving distance of larger employment and service centres.
Property Market in Bohola
Based on 3 properties for sale in Bohola
Property types
Bedrooms
New listings covers the last 3 months; all other figures reflect properties currently for sale.
What’s in Bohola
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Bohola and the surrounding rural communities.
Primary school in nearby Kiltimagh, serving the town and surrounding hinterland.
Mixed post-primary school offering secondary education and a broad range of subjects.
Primary education option in Swinford, a nearby service town west of Bohola.
Local post-primary school serving Swinford and surrounding parts of east Mayo.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Regional road linking Swinford with Foxford and providing access towards Ballina.
Major north-south route accessible via nearby Kiltimagh and connecting Galway with Sligo.
Nearest useful rail connection on the Dublin–Westport/Ballina line, subject to onward travel.
Regional buses serve nearby towns including Foxford, Kiltimagh and Swinford.
Regional airport near Charlestown, accessible by road for domestic and international flights.
Amenities
Village meeting and activity space supporting local events, groups and community life.
Local church and recognisable village landmark serving the surrounding parish community.
Nearby service centre with supermarkets, cafés, shops, pubs and everyday facilities.
Established nearby town offering shops, cafés, pubs and access to riverside amenities.
Convenient east Mayo centre with retail, hospitality, healthcare and community services.
Not a local amenity; wider Mayo attractions require considerable travel from Bohola.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club providing sporting and social activities for the parish.
Community-led organisation supporting local initiatives, events and village improvements.
Well-known nearby heritage business, visitor attraction and producer of traditional textiles.
Local shops and independent services provide practical amenities in the nearest market town.
Nearby Areas
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