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photos of the Fermanagh G8 facelift?

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  • 03-06-2013 7:27pm
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    yellworque
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    The Irish Times ran an unusual story last week (29 May) on a recent makeover in Fermanagh. Seemingly, some hundred-odd shopfronts, private residences, and properties around the county have been tidied up or redecorated ahead of the G8 summit to be held there later this month.

    The IT article includes images of two premises in the town of Belcoo that have been made to look as though they are still trading (a butcher's and a pharmacy-cum-stationer's). All for the limos' benefit, no doubt. But apparently there are also phantom shops operating in Maguiresbridge, Garrison, and Enniskillen. According to the Telegraph, in Maguiresbridge,
    a “fake” coffee shop has been depicted in another vacant property, while in Garrison, a derelict house has been given the appearance of a much-loved, occupied home.

    Has anyone been in the area with a camera recently? It'd be great to see some more of this government-sponsored "artwork".


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