
This is an ancient borough (a town with a corporation and special previlage granted by the royal charter). The 18th century mansion, Dunboyne Castle came in the place of an old castle as the seat of the Butlers the Lords of Dunboyne. Hamwood, a palladian house which is the home of Hamilton family is encircled by gardens the age of which goes back to 1764. The rebellion of 1798 ended up in the burning of this village. Dunboyne is the native place of Mr. John Bruton, who became the Prime Minister (Taoiseach ) in 1994.