Fartha, County Cork

Fartha (Irish: Feartaigh) is a small townland in south County Cork, Ireland.[1] Located in the civil parish of Ballyfeard,[1] Fartha is 525 acres (2.12 km2) in area.[2] It had a population of 55 people as of the 2011 census.[3]

Fartha
Irish: Feartaigh
Townland
Fartha
Fartha shown within Ireland
Coordinates: 51°45′30″N 08°27′03″W
CountryIreland
CountyCounty Cork
BaronyKinalea
Civil parishBallyfeard
Area
  Total212 ha (525 acres)

The townland's name derives from the Irish fearta meaning "grave" or "mound",[1] and may relate to nearby burial places, tombs or graves.

Fartha is home to the Joseph Walsh furniture studio.[4]

See also

References

  1. "Feartaigh / Fartha". logainm.ie. Placenames Database of Ireland. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  2. "Fartha Townland, Co. Cork". townlands.ie. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
  3. "CD153 - Cork Population by Private Households, Occupied and Vacancy Rate". data.gov.ie. Central Statistics Office. Retrieved 17 February 2024. Population [..] Townlands [..] Fartha, Ballyfeard, Co. Cork [..] 55
  4. "Renowned furniture maker Joseph Walsh's home and studio in County Cork". houseandgarden.co.uk. 23 January 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
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