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.1
Notable people
- Pat O'Shea, author2
References
References
- "GalwayCity - Cemeteries".
- "Writer who created a novel for children to marvel". The Irish Times. 19 May 2007. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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