About Bohola
Bohola is a small rural village in County Mayo, west of Swinford and within easy reach of Kiltimagh, Foxford and Ballyvary. The area has a quiet, close-knit character, with scattered homes, farmland and strong links to surrounding towns rather than a large village-centre retail scene. Day-to-day life is likely to involve driving for most shopping, commuting and services, although Bohola retains useful local community facilities and a strong parish identity. Primary-school provision is available locally, while secondary schools and a wider range of education, healthcare and retail services are found in nearby towns such as Swinford, Kiltimagh and Castlebar. Road access is the main transport option, with the N26 and N17 providing connections towards Swinford, Ballina, Kiltimagh, Knock and Galway; rail services are available from nearby Foxford and Ballyvary, depending on the journey. Local social life centres on parish activities, sporting clubs and traditional pubs, with further cafés, restaurants, supermarkets and leisure facilities in Swinford, Kiltimagh and Castlebar. The surrounding countryside offers attractive walking and fishing opportunities, while nearby landmarks include Lough Conn, Foxford Woollen Mills and the Nephin mountain area.
Property Market in Bohola
Based on 3 properties for sale in Bohola
Property types
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What’s in Bohola
Schools
Local primary school serving children from Bohola and the surrounding rural community.
Primary education option in nearby Swinford, serving the town and surrounding areas.
Post-primary school in Swinford offering secondary education and broader student facilities.
Primary school serving Kiltimagh and neighbouring communities east of Bohola.
Nearby primary option serving families around Ballyvary and the Castlebar approach.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗National road linking Swinford with Foxford and Ballina, close to Bohola.
Major north-south route connecting nearby Kiltimagh with Galway, Claremorris and Sligo.
Station on the Dublin–Westport line, providing rail access via the Mayo network.
Nearby rail station serving the Castlebar area on the Dublin–Westport route.
Regional bus connections operate through nearby Swinford, Foxford, Kiltimagh and Castlebar.
Amenities
Local venue for parish events, meetings, classes and community activities.
Parish church and longstanding focal point for the local community.
Nearby town centre with supermarkets, shops, cafés, pubs and essential services.
Convenient nearby centre offering retail, cafés, restaurants and everyday local services.
Well-known local attraction combining Irish textile retail, café and heritage interest.
Nearby riverside setting with walks, fishing opportunities, shops and local hospitality.
Main acute hospital in Castlebar, accessible by road from Bohola.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local Gaelic games club supporting sporting participation and community involvement.
Volunteer-led activities and events help maintain the village’s close-knit social life.
Established nearby club offering Gaelic football and community sporting activities.
Historic Mayo textile business and visitor attraction beside the River Moy.
Local shops, pubs, cafés and services provide everyday facilities for surrounding villages.
Nearby Areas
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