According to local tradition Tola the son of a Roscommon Chieftain settled here and gave his name to the area. Bohola comes from Both-Thola; St Tola's hut.

Bohola and its environs has a rich and historic heritage, with many important local landmarks, as well as an impressive number of famous people with family connections to the area.

• Article from Lewis' Topographical Survey 1837

• Barleyhill House

• Bill O'Dwyer (1890 - 1964)

• Bohola during The Troubles

• Carragowan House

• Gene Tunney

• Landlords

• Martin Sheridan (1881 - 1918)

• Meelick Round Tower

• Old Churches in Bohola

• Schools in Bohola

• The Great Famine

• Townland Names