Vol. Brendan Moley 25th January 1958 29th February 1988

For many generations the Moley family have lived in the Dorsey, near Cullyhanna in South Armagh with the first recorded families dating back to the 1600s. At the time of the present phase of the struggle, Brendan's parents, Michael and Mary were living there on a small farm with their nine children. Brendan, the fourth child and eldest son was born on the 25th January 1958. He attended Dorsey Primary School and later went to Crossmaglen Secondary School, where he met and formed a lifelong friendship with Brendan Burns.

With a keen interest in Irish history and politics, from an early age he questioned the British presence and interference in Ireland and at 16 years of age he joined Na Fianna Eireann before quickly progressing into the ranks of Óglaigh na hÉireann, where he became a full-time active service Volunteer. He was arrested several times by the Crown forces and on one occasion a naive Special Branch man attempted to bribe him with a large amount of money in return for his "co-operation", an attempt that was rejected with contempt.

Brendan was a trusted and respected member of his community whose advice was sought by many. He was involved in some of the most dangerous and daring attacks carried out by the IRA in South Armagh and, typical of his character, he would never ask Volunteers to do anything that he wasn't prepared to do himself.

He had the ability to deal with whatever situation arose while on active service, dealing with the most difficult problems calmly and logically. Brendan was killed on active service on 29th February 1988 and his death was a great loss to his family, friends and comrades in South Armagh.