Kesh, County Fermanagh

Kesh (from Irish Ceis 'wicker bridge') is a village in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. It is on the Kesh River about 1 mile (1.6 km) from Lower Lough Erne. The 2011 Census recorded a population of 1,039 people. It is within Fermanagh and Omagh district.

Kesh
Kesh
Location within Northern Ireland
Population1,039 (2011 Census)
District
County
CountryNorthern Ireland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townEnniskillen
Postcode district93
Dialling code02868
UK Parliament
NI Assembly

Because of its location close to Lough Erne the village has been a popular tourist resort. It has two caravan parks, a small attractive marina and other related industries both within its boundaries and the surrounding area. It is about 5 miles (8 km) from the border with the Republic of Ireland and 22 miles (35 km) from the Atlantic coast resort of Rossnowlagh in County Donegal, thus adding to its popularity with holiday makers, day-trippers and weekenders.

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