 There is an Irish language college for second level students located in Carna and Cill Chiaráin called Coláiste Sheosaimh.Off the coast of Mace Head in Carna Parish is "Oileán Mhic Dara" (St. MacDara's Island).This is the site of a stone-built early Christian church and the cross of Saint Mac Dara, who is the Patron Saint of fishermen and sailors in the area.