Bohermore

Bohermore Cemetery

Bohermore (Irish: An Bóthar Mór, meaning 'the big road') is an area of Galway, Ireland. It got this name as it was the main road into Galway City from the east in medieval times.

The area is known as the location of the large Bohermore Cemetery, also called the "New Cemetery" in the area. It is one of two cemeteries operated by Galway City Council.

Association football

Galway Hibernians ground in Bohermore, Galway City

Galway & District League club Galway Hibernians are located in Bohermore, having played football in the area since 1942.

Notable people

References

  1. ↑ "GalwayCity - Cemeteries".
  2. ↑ "Galway Hibernians: The Heart of a Sporting Community". galwaysown.ie. 10 November 2025. Retrieved 4 October 2026.
  3. ↑ "Writer who created a novel for children to marvel". The Irish Times. 19 May 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2017.

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