Inishfarnard facts for kids
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Native name:
Inis Fearn Ard
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Panoramic view
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 Inishfarnard
Location in island of Ireland
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 51°42′38.4″N 10°1′32.2″W / 51.710667°N 10.025611°W |
| Area | 0.3296 km2 (0.1273 sq mi) |
| Highest elevation | 45.1 m (148 ft) |
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| Province | Munster |
| County | Cork |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
Inishfarnard (Irish: Inis Fearn Ard) is a small island located off Kilcatherine Point in County Cork, Ireland. Its name comes from the Irish words meaning Island of the tall fern. It is also known as a townland, which is a small area of land used for official purposes in Ireland.
Exploring Inishfarnard
Inishfarnard is a tiny island in the Atlantic Ocean. It covers about 0.33 square kilometers, which is roughly the size of 33 football fields. The highest point on the island is about 45 meters above sea level.
Island Geography
If you visit Inishfarnard, you'll find nice cliffs near its northern tip. The best spot to land a boat is on the southeast side. This area is close to a special fish farm. The island used to have fresh water, but it's not available there anymore.
A Look at History
Even though Inishfarnard is uninhabited today, it wasn't always empty. A small group of 24 people once lived there. They formed a community on the island. Now, their old houses are abandoned, and the fields they once used are empty too.
Fishing and the Sea
Inishfarnard is known as a great place for fishing. Many people enjoy trying to catch fish in the waters around the island. There's also a modern fish farm operating in the sea to the southeast of the island. This farm is run by a company called Mowi.
