 Carna is a small area, but as a focal point for the surrounding areas, it contains a Garda Síochána station, a Health Centre including a Rapid Response Ambulance and an Irish Coastguard lifeboat.Carna is located close to the village of Cill Chiaráin and they share the peninsula locally called Iorras Aithneach.There are currently 178 people living in Carna village.