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The Battle of the Boyne

Near Drogheda, County Meath

Two kings, one river, and a battle still remembered every July.

In 1690 William III and his father-in-law, the deposed James II, met at the River Boyne, each leading his own army. William's forces crossed the river and forced James to retreat.

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When
1 July 1690
Where
53.7200, -6.4200
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

The Battle of the Boyne visitor centre at Oldbridge House.

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