Native name: Inis Fearn Ard[1] | |
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 Panoramic view | |
  Inishfarnard | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Atlantic Ocean |
| Coordinates | 51°42′38.4″N10°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) meaningIsland of the tallfern is a small island and atownland[2] off Kilcatherine Point, inCounty 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 afish 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 byMowi.[6]
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