Killarney

By Michelle Crean
<h3>For over 50 years one local man has been involved in rowing &#8211; and he was rewarded at the weekend for his contribution and dedication.</h3>
Richard Leane from Killarney&#8217;s Flesk Valley Rowing Club, received the accolade from the Irish Coastal Rowing Federation at the weekend&rsquo;s All-Ireland Coastal Rowing Championships held in Ferrybank, Co. Wexford.
 As an oarsman, cox, administrator, sponsor and supporter, Richie has made an immense contribution to his own club Flesk Valley but also to rowing in Killarney and Kerry, through his involvement with the Killarney Regatta and the Kerry Coastal Rowing Association.
 Never one to seek the limelight, Richie is a consistent and unheralded presence behind so many rowing events in Kerry, and you never have to look too far to see the familiar stamp of Leane&rsquo;s Tool Hire at so many rowing events, Donal Kelly, from Flesk Valley Rowing Club, explained.
 &#8220;Nothing is ever a problem to Richie, and his easy going and obliging nature means that he can never say no when it comes to anything related to rowing!
 &#8220;Richie is much-loved and highly regarded in rowing circles, but particularly in Flesk Valley where he has made an incredible contribution to the club in practically every role, and it&rsquo;s fair to say that the health of the club today is in no small way due to his consistent presence and support over many years. Apart from the many practical things that Richie does for the club, his warmth and good humour are legendary, and there&rsquo;s always lots of laughter in Richie&rsquo;s company when the last race has ended.
 Many congratulations Richie on this well-deserved honour from all at Flesk Valley Rowing Club!&#8221;

Richie's half century rowing service rewarded

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