Urney Graveyard is the location where Irish poet, songwriter, and teacher, Peadar Ó Doirnín was buried. Peadar was around in the 18th century however his poems were largely recognised in the 19th and 20th century. His famous poem Mná na hÉireann was composed by Seán Ó Riada and recorded by a number of 20th century artists including Kate Bush and Sinéad O'Connor.
The graveyard has some interesting local legends attached to it, including that if you are buried in this graveyard you immediately go to heaven.