25/03/2026
๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฒ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐!
On Thursday, March 12th, Bunbeg Coast Guard bid a very difficult farewell to our Officer in Charge, Timmy Boyle, as he retired after thirty years of dedicated service.
Timmyโs journey in search and rescue began in December 1996, when he played a key role in efforts to establish a dedicated inshore coastal rescue service for the area. Seirbhรญs Tarrthรกla Bheanna Cรณsta Naomh Cholmcille โ St. Colmcille Cliff & Coastal Search โ was established following extensive community fundraising, and a search and rescue team went live from Bunbeg shortly thereafter.
In the years that followed, Timmy was appointed Area Officer, leading the team in Bunbeg with commitment and a strong focus on the safety of others.
He worked closely with others to secure an inshore rescue boat for the area and ensured that volunteers received appropriate training before going to sea. Throughout his years of service, he also played an important role in advancing the unitโs capabilities through the introduction of additional equipment and the ongoing development of volunteer training, something he continued to do until the very end of his service.
As the service developed, the unit was later integrated into what is now known as the Irish Coast Guard, marking an important step in strengthening and formalising coastal search and rescue in the area. Timmyโs leadership role then evolved to that of Officer in Charge (OIC), where he continued to guide and support the team with the same professionalism that had defined his service from the very beginning.
During his many years of service, Timmy attended, coordinated, and led hundreds of emergency incidents, making a significant contribution to our community and many others.
Throughout his time with the unit, he also played a key role in mentoring and training generations of volunteers. His knowledge and experience have been passed on to many past and present members, leaving a lasting impact on the team that will continue well into the future.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Timmy and his family. His commitment, and their support, are greatly appreciated.
Timmy, we wish you a happy and healthy retirement and hope you enjoy the years ahead, knowing that the service you helped to build and shape continues because of your efforts.
From everyone in Bunbeg Coast Guard โ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐รญ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐ป๐๐๐๐.
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