Boyne

[ boin ]

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a river in E Ireland: William III defeated James II near here 1690. 70 miles (110 km) long.

Boyne

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noun

a river in the E Republic of Ireland, rising in the Bog of Allen and flowing northeast to the Irish Sea: William III of England defeated the deposed James II in a battle ( Battle of the Boyne ) on its banks in 1690, completing the overthrow of the Stuart cause in Ireland. Length: about 112 km (70 miles)

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Traders have raised concerns over footfall due to the closure of Boyne Bridge and roadworks around the new Grand Central Station public transport hub.

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Land around the station is being redeveloped and there are plans to dismantle the nearby Boyne Bridge as part of the project.

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The date commemorates the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 when the Protestant King William III - also known as King Billy and William of Orange - defeated Catholic King James II.

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Northern Ireland has two extra bank holidays to mark St Patrick's Day on 17 March and the Battle of the Boyne in July.

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The Twelfth of July is an annual commemoration of King William III's victory over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.

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