Looking at the site one wouldn’t expect that the Battle of the Boyne, in 1690, could have such a lasting and central impact on people’s lives.

300 years after the battle, passions in Ireland still run high when the subject of James II’s defeat by William of Orange comes up. Both kings commanded their armies in person. William had 36,000 men and James had 25,000 - the largest number of troops ever deployed on an Irish battlefield.

English, Scottish, Dutch, Danes and Huguenots (French Protestants) made up William’s army (Williamites), while James’s men (Jacobites) were mainly Irish Catholics, reinforced by 6,500 French troops sent by King Louis XIV.  At stake were the British throne, French Dominance in Europe and religious power in Ireland..

Enjoy a new visitor centre, audio visual show, original and replica 17th Century weaponry displays, laser battlefield model, tea pavilion, walled garden.   On the south bank of the Boyne, 3km north of Donore Village off the L21.

Look out for the wonderful FREE 'Living history' demonstrations - for dates log on to http://www.battleoftheboyne.ie/newsevents/livinghistory/

Located 10 minutes drive from CityNorth Hotel