Kesh, County Fermanagh
Kesh
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Location within Northern Ireland | |
| Population | 1,098 (2021 Census) |
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| Country | Northern Ireland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Enniskillen |
| Postcode district | BT93 |
| Dialling code | 028 |
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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. which grew to 1098 residents in 2021. It is within Fermanagh and Omagh district.
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.