Opened in 1880 in Galway, Ireland, the Bohermore graveyard is the resting place of a few Irish notables such as Lady Augusta Gregory and Pádraic Ó Conaire. Located just a short distance from the city center, this graveyard is more than just a place for the departed; it’s a storytelling ground that traces the contours of Irish history and culture.

Walking among its age-worn tombstones and you’ll find a mixture of Celtic crosses and stone angels keeping watch over local legends.

They have little chapels on the grounds that are opposing each other. One on the east side and the other one the west. With the often-hostile history between the Catholics and the Protestant it only makes sense they would each have their own side of matching churches.

I left these two in color to get the full effect. It was Easter weekend so not sure if they are always this full, or just due to the weekend.

The cemetery is a testament to Galway’s rich past, offering both a peaceful atmosphere and intriguing glimpses into the lives that helped shape the region.

 

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