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Inishfarnard
Native name:
Inis Fearn Ard
Inishfarnard, Co. Cork, Ireland - panoramio - georama.jpg
Panoramic view
Inishfarnard is located in island of Ireland
Inishfarnard
Inishfarnard
Location in island of Ireland
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 51°42′38.4″N 10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W / 51.710667; -10.025611
Area 0.3296 km2 (0.1273 sq mi)
Highest elevation 45.1 m (148 ft)
Administration
Province Munster
County Cork
Demographics
Population 0

Inishfarnard (Irish: Inis Fearn Ard) meaning Island of the tall fern is a small island and a townland off Kilcatherine Point, in County Cork, Ireland.

Geography

Kilcatherine Point - geograph.org.uk - 697750
The island seen from Kilcatherine Point

Near the northern tip of the island there are pleasant cliffs; the best landing place for boats (not suitable for kayaks) is located on the SE side of the island, near a fish farm. Freshwater, which was once available on the island, cannot be found anymore.

History

A small community of 24 used to live on the island, which is now uninhabited, with its old houses abandoned as well as the neighbouring fields.

Fishing

Inishfarnard is considered a good place for fishing. A fish farm now operates in the waters on the southeast of the island, it is operated by Mowi

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