Kesh, County Fermanagh
Kesh
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Kesh 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.