17/05/2016

Co Fermanagh Named Friendliest Place In The UK

County Fermanagh has been named the friendliest place in the UK, according to a new poll.

The poll, part of the Big Lottery's Big Lunch, also included five other counties in Northern Ireland in the top ten.

Counties Armagh, Antrim, Tyrone L'Derry and Down were also included in the top ten.

The findings aim to bring communities together.

(CD/MH)

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