St Natalis (or Naail), who died in 563, was the abbot of a monastery in Invernayle (Inver). In 1460, a Franciscan monastery was founded on the same site. Inver graveyard dates back to 1731. A
Church of Ireland (Anglican) church was built in 1622, with a new building completed in 1807. There was a recognised settlement in Inver in 1837. At that time it was noted that 11,785 people lived there, with five schools teaching 360 children. Inver was a whaling post in the past, with a whaling station in the Port of Inver, 3km (2 miles) from the town. Its ruins can still be seen in the port. Whale and dolphin spotting is popular in the area. ==Facilities==