Bohola
Village in County Mayo, Ireland
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Bohola (Irish: Both Chomhla)[2] is a village in County Mayo, Ireland. It is 7 km north-west of Kiltimagh, by the junction of the N5 and R321 roads. The village is in the barony of Gallen and gives its name to the civil parish of Bohola. The village's amenities include two pubs, a post office, a cafe and a Catholic church.
Bohola
Both Chomhla | |
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Village | |
Bohola Church | |
  Bohola Location in Ireland | |
| Coordinates: 53.902618°N 9.0558300°W | |
| Country | Ireland |
| Province | Connacht |
| County | County Mayo |
| Population | |
• Total | 203 |
| Irish Grid Reference | M3065995300 |
Sport
The local Gaelic football team is "Bohola Moy Davitts", an amalgamated team consisting of Straide, Foxford and Bohola. Among the team's achievements are its "Feile Doire 2010" All-Ireland title.[3]
Popular culture
Brendan Shine wrote a song called Three Pubs in Bohola.[citation needed] The three pubs listed in the song were MacDonald's, Clarke's and Roche's.[4] Since the song was written, Clarke's has closed as a pub but has since reopened as the local shop and Roche's is now "The Village Inn".[citation needed]
People
- Martin Sheridan, born in Bohola in 1881, he participated in track and field during the St. Louis, Athens and London Olympiads in the early 20th century.[5]
- William O'Dwyer, former mayor of New York City and US ambassador to Mexico.[6]
- Paul O'Dwyer, brother of William, a lawyer, and politician.[7]
- Frank Durkan, civil rights attorney and nephew of the O'Dwyer brothers.[8]
- John Mountney, Dundalk F.C. player hails from the village.[9]