The present bridge was constructed in 1936 and is on the Swanlinbar river which rises in Co Cavan.

"Riverview", Derryvrane, Thompsons Bridge, Co Fermanagh was the address of the Farmhouse.

If you look at this river on the web you’ll see that it is one of the rivers in Europe in which oysters can be found and to where numerous professional oyster fishermen used to come and fish for them years ago.

It is also an Area of Special Scientific Interest:
"The Upper Cladagh (Swanlinbar) River is of particular importance for the Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera). It is one of the few rivers in Northern Ireland that still retains a significant and viable population of this rare shellfish. In addition, the Atlantic Stream Crayfish (Austropotamobius papipes) is also found. Otters (Lutra lutra) and Kingfishers (Alcedo atthis) are present along the length of the river."

Thompsons Bridge 2008

This is the actual bridge as at present, but as you can see it is soon to be replaced.

Bridge No.
61983

Name of Bridge/Area located
Thompson's Bridge, Derrylin

Description
Construction work will commence on the replacement of this bridge. A new bridge will be built alongside the existing, thereby minimising traffic disruption during construction. The opportunity will also be taken to improve the alignment of the approach roads to the bridge.