 The chimney of the disused lead mines and the ruins of Puck's Castle on the northern flank of Carrickgollogan overlook the area

There are two schools, "Rathmichael Parish National School "which lies in the Church of Ireland Parish of Rathmichael and "St. Annes National School".Aravon Preporatory School, which closed in 2013, was the oldest school of its kind in Ireland, being 151 years old.Also present are Old Conna Golf Club (on Ferndale Rd.)