Geological and Hydrological Environment
The area of Boho is replete with potholes, limestone pavement, dry valleys and other interesting geological formations due to the nature of its substratum, which is mainly composed of limestone with occasional overlying beds of sandstone. These features have been described as nationally significant by the environmental agency. There are also three mountains in this region, namely Belmore at 398 m (1,306 ft), and Tullybrack, 386 m (1,266 ft) (incorporating Glenkeel, 1,223 ft (373 m) and Knockmore, 919 ft).
The Carn townland of Boho has the distinction of having a type of rock named after it, i.e. Carn Limestone. This is also the case for the nearby Knockmore area which contains Knockmore Limestone and Knockmore Sandstone.
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