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Registres de recensement
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Années de recensement
- Personnes
- 748
- Foyers
- 164
- Personnes
- 692 -7.5%
- Foyers
- 171 +4.3%
À propos
Kesh is a small village located in County Fermanagh in Northern Ireland, situated in the northwestern part of the county near the border with County Tyrone. The village sits in the drumlin landscape characteristic of this region, an area shaped by glacial activity that has left rolling hills and numerous small lakes and waterways. The Kesh River runs through the area, which gives the village its name, and the surrounding landscape is predominantly rural, with farmland, woodland, and bog interspersed throughout. The setting is typical of the border regions of Northern Ireland, with relatively sparse population and a strongly agricultural character.
Kesh has a long history as a settlement, though detailed historical records specific to the village are limited. Like much of Fermanagh, the area has been influenced by various waves of settlement and cultural development over centuries. The village developed as a small market center serving the surrounding farming communities, and its position near the Kesh River made it a natural focal point for the local area. The broader region has strong historical connections to both Gaelic and Anglo-Norman traditions, reflecting the complex history of Ulster and the wider island.
The village remains a focal point for the local rural community, serving as a hub for social and commercial activities in what is otherwise a dispersed agricultural area. Kesh hosts local services and facilities that are important to residents of the surrounding townlands, and it maintains a role in preserving community identity and social cohesion. The area's significance is primarily local and regional rather than drawing wider attention, which is characteristic of many small rural villages in the border counties of Northern Ireland. The community continues to be shaped by its agricultural heritage and its position within the broader landscape of County Fermanagh.
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Irlande du Nord
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1901, 1911
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