Inishfarnard

Inishfarnard
Native name:
Inis Fearn Ard[1]
Panoramic view
Inishfarnard is located in island of Ireland
Inishfarnard
Inishfarnard
Geography
LocationAtlantic Ocean
Coordinates51°42′38.4″N 10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W / 51.710667; -10.025611
Area0.3296 km2 (0.1273 sq mi)[2]
Highest elevation45.1 m (148 ft)[3]
Administration
ProvinceMunster
CountyCork
Demographics
Population0

Inishfarnard (Irish: Inis Fearn Ard) meaning Island of the tall fern is a small island and a townland[2] off Kilcatherine Point, in County Cork, Ireland.

Geography

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.[4]

History

A small community of 24 used to live on the island,[4] which is now uninhabited, with its old houses abandoned as well as the neighbouring fields.[citation needed]

Fishing

Inishfarnard is considered a good place for fishing.[4] A fish farm now operates in the waters on the southeast of the island,[5] it is operated by Mowi.[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Inis Fearn Ard". Placenames Database of Ireland. Dublin City University. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Inishfarnard Townland, Co. Cork". Townlands.ie. p. 539. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  3. ^ British Islands Pilot. Hydrographic office under the authority of the secretary of the navy. 1923. p. 310. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  4. ^ a b c David Walsh (2004). Oileain: A Guide to the Irish Islands. Pesda Press. p. 79. ISBN 9780953195695. Retrieved 11 July 2016.
  5. ^ Oileain web edition
  6. ^ Marine harvest Ireland

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