Liam Langley Chief Marshal at Barney Mellows Funeral 1942

Liam Langley on left without hat

Barney Mellows (1896-1942)   In 1911, along with his two brothers, Liam and Fred, Barney joined  Na Fianna Éireann, he was also a member of the Irish Volunteers. In the lead up to the Easter Rising 1916 Barney was involved in planning and preparation with the leaders in Dublin.  He spent considerable time at meetings in Tom Clarke's shop, in Sean McDiarmada's office 12 D'Olier St and the Irish Volunteers HQ at 2 Dawson Street. Barney was Battalion Commander of Dolphin's Barn and Director of Finance of Dublin Fianna until his arrest.

Barney was Liam Langley's best man at his wedding in 1927.  When both men were reinstated to the roles in the Civil Service in the 1930's they worked together in the Revenue Commissioners Office, Dublin Castle. After a battle with cancer Barney passed away in the Hospice on 25th February 1942.

The following is a Pathé newsreel of Barney's funeral, Feb 1942, at which Liam was chief marshal.