The town was originally named Poplar Grove. The name was changed to Innisfail on April 1, 1892.
The name comes from an Irish-language epithet for Ireland, Inis Fáil, "Isle of Destiny".
The Post Office opened on April 1, 1891.
YEAR |
POPULATION |
1901 |
317 |
1911 |
602 |
1921 |
941 |
1931 |
1024 |
1941 |
1223 |
1951 |
1417 |
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