Native name: Inis Fearn Ard [1] | |
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Geography | |
Location | Atlantic Ocean |
Coordinates | 51°42′38.4″N10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W Coordinates: 51°42′38.4″N10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W |
Area | 0.3296 km2 (0.1273 sq mi) [2] |
Highest elevation | 45.1 m (148 ft) [3] |
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 [2] off Kilcatherine Point, in County Cork, Ireland.
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]
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 ]
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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