Although the main battlefield lies across the border in County Meath, the Battle of the Boyne had a profound impact on Northern Ireland's history and shaped the political landscape of Ulster for centuries.
Although the main battlefield lies across the border in County Meath, the Battle of the Boyne had a profound impact on Northern Ireland's history and shaped the political landscape of Ulster for centuries. Fought in 1690 between William III and James II, the battle decided the future direction of the British Isles and remains one of the most important events in Irish history. For Northern Ireland travellers, the battle connects strongly with later historic sites across Ulster, including fortified towns and estates linked to the aftermath of the conflict.