Kesh, County Fermanagh
Coordinates: 54°31′19″N 7°43′23″W / 54.522°N 7.723°W / 54.522; -7.723
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| Irish: an Cheis | |
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| Population | 972 |
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| District | Fermanagh |
| County | County Fermanagh |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | BT |
| Dialling code | 028 |
| EU Parliament | Northern Ireland |
| UK Parliament | Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
| NI Assembly | Fermanagh and South Tyrone |
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Kesh (from Irish: Ceis meaning "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 2001 Census recorded a population of 972 people.
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.
Read more about Kesh, County Fermanagh: Local Attractions, Notable Kesh Connections, Transport, 2001 Census
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