Govt to spend €15m developing Battle of Boyne site

The Government is to spend another €15m developing the Battle of the Boyne site in Co Meath.

This will bring the taxpayers spend on the project to €30m over the next three years. The battle site in Drogheda was the scene of William of Orange's victory over King James.

In the wake of the Good Friday agreement the government decided to purchase the site and develop it as a symbol of modern Ireland in mutual respect and reconciliation and modern understanding between the two religious traditions.

Having spent €15m euro acquiring the site the Government will now spend another €15m to develop a visitor and exhibition centre, as well as new walkways and a peace garden.