About Bohola
Bohola is a small rural village in east County Mayo, positioned between Foxford, Kiltimagh, Swinford and Ballyvary, with the F12 routing area extending across the surrounding countryside. It has a close-knit, agricultural character, where daily life is quieter and more community-focused than in the larger nearby towns. The village itself provides basic local services, while Kiltimagh, Swinford and Castlebar broaden the choice of supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, healthcare and other shopping. Families are served by local primary-school provision, with secondary schools and further education available in nearby towns. Commuters generally rely on a car, with road connections towards the N26, N17 and N5 providing access to Foxford, Swinford, Castlebar, Knock and Galway; rail services are available from Foxford and Ballyvary. Local social life centres on the village pub and community activities, while the surrounding countryside offers opportunities for walking, fishing, cycling and field sports. The area is also within reach of Loughs Conn and Cullin, the River Moy and attractions around Foxford and Castlebar, making Bohola a practical base for those seeking rural living with regional amenities nearby.
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 community.
Primary-school option in nearby Swinford, serving the town and surrounding hinterland.
Established primary school serving families in Kiltimagh and neighbouring areas.
Nearby post-primary school providing secondary education for pupils across east Mayo.
Community secondary school offering a broad post-primary curriculum within regional travelling distance.
Transport
Plan your journey ↗Major regional route linking Swinford with Foxford and onward towards Ballina.
Important north-south route connecting nearby towns with Galway and Sligo.
Strategic road towards Castlebar, Westport and the wider west Mayo region.
Local rail station on the Dublin–Westport service, with connections towards Castlebar and Athlone.
Nearby station on the Dublin–Westport line, east of Castlebar.
Scheduled bus connections operate through nearby towns, including routes towards Castlebar and Ballina.
Amenities
Small village services and everyday facilities supporting the local rural community.
Venue for local meetings, activities, classes and community events.
Local school facilities forming an important part of village community life.
Nearby town offering supermarkets, cafés, pubs, services and everyday retail.
Convenient nearby centre with shops, food options, services and community facilities.
Recognised local attraction combining woollen heritage, shopping and visitor facilities.
Regional opportunities for fishing, walking, wildlife and countryside recreation.
Local Clubs & Businesses
Local volunteer-led organisation supporting village events, facilities and community activities.
Parish Gaelic games organisation providing sporting and social activities for local families.
Traditional local meeting place for conversation, refreshments and community socialising.
Long-established Mayo textile business and visitor attraction on the River Moy.
Nearby Gaelic games club serving players and supporters across the Swinford area.
Nearby Areas
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