The Battle of the Boyne, fought in 1690 near Drogheda, was one of the most significant battles in Irish and British history. It saw the forces of William of Orange defeat those supporting King James II during a struggle for control of the British Isles.
The Battle of the Boyne, fought in 1690 near Drogheda, was one of the most significant battles in Irish and British history. It saw the forces of William of Orange defeat those supporting King James II during a struggle for control of the British Isles. The battlefield stretches across the countryside beside the River Boyne, where visitors can explore the modern visitor centre, exhibitions and walking trails. The surrounding Boyne Valley is one of Ireland's richest historic landscapes, with nearby ancient monuments, castles and medieval towns.