Kesh Co Fermanagh

dodo69

My mum has been offered a small shop in Kesh Co. Fermanagh at an amazingly low rent. She is thinking about opening an ice-cream parlour but that's very seasonal. Seems a good wee village with lots going on (including a big annual festival) but is it worth investing in a wee shop that we need to travel to from Antrim on a regular basis? Any thoughts appeciated.

sandraann

Kesh is a lovely little village but i'd be mindful that it has at least 2 chinese takaways, i hotel,1 pub supplying food, 1 Praxis owned coffee shop/restaurant,another chip shop type facility and 2 supermarkets.One of the shops used to sell Mauds icecream but has changed hands and may not supply it any more.
Crafts/ sewing /knitting etc may not be her thing but seems to be one of the very few areas showing any real growth and there is a lack of outlets locally.

bonjovi99

No reflection on Kesh & even if the was rent was free its unlikely to make you a minimum wage after overheads. Cost of traveling will be £40+/day before rates, lighting, heating, phone, insurance, maintenance, wastage....

dmxdave

OK I really love Kesh, have been going there for many years, here's the but!, It's not only Kesh but could be said of all the wee towns/villages in NI, I agree entirely with bonjovi99. If the locals have failed to make a go of a shop in the area your Mum would need something very unique to make a go of it. Even the wee shop that was Tommy Flynn's right at the bridge has closed again.... Sorry for being negative but you have to be realistic.

shaz77_2

Businesses haven't been doing too well in Kesh as of late, the hotel went into administration and the shops are generally very quiet - I personally don't think it's a good move but it's ultimately your choice and good luck with whatever you decide.