Inishfarnard

Inishfarnard
Native name: Inis Fearn Ard[1]

Panoramic view
Inishfarnard
Geography
Location Atlantic Ocean
Coordinates 51°42′38.4″N 10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W / 51.710667; -10.025611Coordinates: 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)[2]
Highest elevation 45.1 m (148 ft)[3]
Administration
Province Munster
County Cork
Demographics
Population 0

Inishfarnard (Irish: Inis Fearn Ard) 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 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.[4]

See also

References

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

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