Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre brings history to life with the Living History Tours this summer

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is delighted to announce the return of a series of living history tours at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre, Oldbridge, Co. Meath this summer. History buffs, military enthusiasts and those seeking to expand their knowledge of a time past will enjoy the engaging history tours over the coming months.

Visitors can step into the 17th century with Laoch Living History, meet costumed interpreters such as musketeers, artillery gunners, blacksmiths, monks and soldiers. Minister of State for responsibility for the OPW, Kevin “Boxer” Moran, said ‘I am delighted to see such interesting educational tours on offer over the coming months at the Battle of the Boyne Visitor Centre. The tours promise to engage visitors and offer them an insight into what life was like for soldiers on the battlefield. Why not pay a visit, step back in time and soak up the beautiful surroundings of Oldbridge Estate’.

Join historian, Tóla Collier for engaging battlefield walks, exploring tactics, strategies and the life of the era. The tours offer visitors the chance to experience what life was like in the 17th Century at the Oldbridge estate.

For more information and a full list of events see links below or visit www.heritageireland.ie

OPW spokespersons are available for interview upon request. Please contact pressoffice@opw.ie for more information and to arrange an interview.

For more information about the events please see links below:

Living History – Bringing the 17th Century to Life - link

Dates: Sunday 3, Monday 4, Sunday 31 May

Monday 1, Saturday 13, Sunday 14, Sunday 21 June

Sunday 5, Sunday 12, Sunday 19 July

Monday 3, Sunday 16, Sunday 23 August

Sunday 13 September, Sunday 4 October and Sunday 6 December

Admission: free

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The OPW provides accommodation for Government Services and manages much of the State’s property portfolio.

It cares for 780 heritage sites, including national monuments, historic parks, gardens and buildings. It is the Government’s principal engineering agency, providing an engineering service to the Flood Risk Management and Estate Portfolio Management functions of the OPW as well as to other Government Departments.