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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