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) meaning Island of the tall fern is a small island and a townland off Kilcatherine Point, in County Cork, Ireland.
Geography
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.
History
A small community of 24 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. A fish farm now operates in the waters on the southeast of the island, it is operated by Mowi
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