title: Inishfarnard
text: # Inishfarnard
  
  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.
  
  