Carna in Gaelic means Cairns or heaps Carna is a small village located in the Connemara Gaeltacht area on the west coast of Ireland. It is located in an area with scenic views of mountains, peat bogs and sea, approx. 87km/53miles from Galway City and 36.2km/22.5miles from Clifden Town. Locals are bilingual speaking their native Irish language and English language fluently. It is an area rich in Irish culture, singing, storytelling, music and dance. There is a strong tie with the sea and traditional boat building - currach and Galway hookers. Situated right off the coast of Carna is MacDara’s Island where there is a sixth century church. St. MacDara is the local patron saint and the saint of fishermen and sailors, there is a yearly pilgrimage to the island on the 16th July where mass his held. Other sites of historical interest are a standing stone and a crannog at Lake Scannive (Loch na Scainimhe) 1 mile outside Carna village, also the ruins of a British tower which dates back to the Napoleonic Wars is on Coilín hill just outside Carna village. Activities The Joe Heaney Festival which features Traditional Singing and Music takes place during May. It is a weekend of musical sessions, workshops, children’s singing competition, lectures and dance. A Festival and traditional boat races held on weekend in mid July for St. MacDara’s day. Designated scenic walks, horse riding, kayaking, fishing (lake, shore, sea fishing), local walking club are some of the activities that can be enjoyed locally. There are also many small beaches within a few minutes’ drive of village. Amenities 3 grocery shops, 1 filling station, ATM, 3 pubs, 1 hotel(pet friendly, Laundry/valet service, Disabled facilities, Wi-Fi etc.), B&B’s, GAA pitch, craft shop, holiday homes to rent, Health Centre, Post office, Garda station, Church and pharmacy are all located in Carna Village.