St. Ultan’s Church, Bohermeen (Drumconrath Parish)
Deep roots in Ardbraccan and the wider Meath tradition
The Bohermeen area is closely connected with Ardbraccan, an important early Christian centre in County Meath, traditionally associated with St. Braccan and later church life in the region. Wikipedia
St. Ultan (often linked with Ardbraccan in local tradition) is remembered as a holy and learned figure, associated with a monastery and school in the Ardbraccan area. Bohermeen National School
The parish title Bohermeen is commonly connected to the Irish An Bóthar Mín, understood as “the smooth road,” reflecting the area’s long-standing place in Meath’s landscape and routes of travel. Wikipedia
The church building
Local historical accounts commonly date the first build of the Catholic parish church at Bohermeen to 1817, during a period when Catholic worship spaces were often modest in scale and form. Wikipedia
Significant works are also commonly noted in 1897 (including roof and sanctuary improvements, and stained glass) followed by a major mid-1980s rebuild/reconfiguration that shaped the church as people know it today. Wikipedia
A church at the centre of community life
As well as Sunday worship and the celebration of the sacraments, St. Ultan’s has long been a gathering place in the ordinary rhythms of life: baptisms, weddings, funerals, school milestones, and parish events that bind neighbours together across generations.
A strong local interest in heritage is reflected in parish life through groups such as St. Ultan’s Historical Society, which helps preserve photographs, stories, and local memory. bohermeenparish.ie
St. Ultan — the patron
St. Ultan’s name connects the parish to the early Christian heritage of Meath and to a long tradition of faith, learning, and care for the community. Bohermeen National School
If you can help build this page
Parish history is strongest when it’s shared. If you have old photographs, written recollections, or dates and details that should be included here, please contact the parish office so we can preserve them for future generations.