Inishfarnard

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Inishfarnard
Native name:
Inis Fearn Ard [1]
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Inishfarnard
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 51°42′38.4″N10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W / 51.710667; -10.025611 Coordinates: 51°42′38.4″N10°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
Province Munster
County Cork
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.

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Geography

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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]

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References

  1. "Inis Fearn Ard". Placenames Database of Ireland. Dublin City University . Retrieved 9 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 "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. 1 2 3 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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