This was likely to be shared by the (unionist-controlled) FermanaghCounty Council which was unlikely to wish to repair the bridge.
BBC: British favoured closing Aghalane Bridge
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Captain John Brooke, unionist Chief Whip and Chairman of FermanaghCounty Council blamed Lord Kilbracken and Cavan County Council for the deaths.
BBC: British favoured closing Aghalane Bridge
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The following sub-offices are also due to close in Northern Ireland: Ardglass in County Down, Moy in County Tyrone, Rosslea in CountyFermanagh and Saintfield in County Down.