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<p>A lone garda had been stationed at the gate to the large cattle sheds, slatted unit, old family home, and farmyard, located over 6km from Kenmare on the N71. Picture: Dan Linehan</p>

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Gardaí stand down presence at Michael Gaine's farm as murder investigation continues

Gardaí have ended protection at the Kenmare farm where Michael Gaine’s remains were found, but the murder investigation remains active

<p>The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: The Michael Gaine murder investigation six months on - with Neil Michael </p>

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The Deirdre O’Shaughnessy Podcast: Kenmare still seeks justice for murdered farmer Michael Gaine

<p>Michael Gaine was remembered at his funeral as 'soft and loving, caring and affectionate, kind and considerate' man who was unafraid to show his emotions.</p>

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Kerry murder mystery: Michael Gaine’s killing and the haunted life of suspect Michael Kelley

Vanished without a trace: What happened to Kerry’s missing farmer Michael Gaine?

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Vanished without a trace: What happened to Kerry’s missing farmer Michael Gaine?

Justice minister: Cadaver dog should have been used earlier in search of Tina Satchwell's home

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Justice minister: Cadaver dog should have been used earlier in search of Tina Satchwell's home

‘He loved life’: Michael Gaine remembered as generous and loving at Kerry funeral

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‘He loved life’: Michael Gaine remembered as generous and loving at Kerry funeral

Michael Gaine: Questions mount over garda handling of Kerry farmer's disappearance

S Michael Gaine: Questions mount over garda handling of Kerry farmer's disappearance

Concerns are mounting in Kenmare over how gardaí handled the disappearance and suspected murder of Michael Gaine

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Michael Gaine murder suspect makes complaint to Garda Ombudsman over interviews by gardaí

Michael Gaine murder suspect makes complaint to Garda Ombudsman over interviews by gardaí

Michael Kelley was arrested last month after human tissue belonging to Mr Gaine was found at his farm near Kenmare

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Watch: Rally enthusiasts prepare send off to Michael Gaine

Watch: Rally enthusiasts prepare send off to Michael Gaine

Rally cars were seen at Finnegan's Funeral Home as mourners paid their respects to Michael Gaine

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Hundreds pay tribute to Michael Gaine after funeral details announced

Hundreds pay tribute to Michael Gaine after funeral details announced

Requiem Mass to take place at Holy Cross Church in Kenmare, Co Kerry

Sun, 01 Jun, 2025

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Gardaí to examine chainsaw found on Michael Gaine’s farm

Every potential lead is being examined as gardaí seek to establish how and when Kerry farmer Michael Gaine died.

Thu, 22 May, 2025

Man released without charge in relation to Michael Gaine murder 'free to leave the country'

Man released without charge in relation to Michael Gaine murder 'free to leave the country'

Gardaí have released the man arrested in connection with Michael Gaine’s death, confirming no charges and no file submitted to the DPP

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Watch: Army personnel sift through the soil on Michael Gaine's land

Watch: Army personnel sift through the soil on Michael Gaine's land

A look at the old farmhouse on Michael Gaine's land as army personnel sift through the soil. Forensic experts and Gardaí examined the contents of slurry spreaders while digging continues nearby.

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Michael Gaine’s murder released without charge

Man arrested on suspicion of farmer Michael Gaine’s murder released without charge

Mr Gaine, a 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare in Co Kerry, was reported missing from his home more than eight weeks ago

Tue, 20 May, 2025

Watch: Hearse departs Michael Gaine’s farm

Watch: Hearse departs Michael Gaine’s farm

A coffin containing the remains of Michael Gaine is carried from a cattle shed at his Kerry farm, then placed into a hearse that leaves the yard.

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Recovery of body parts from Michael Gaine's farm leads to arrest in murder investigation

Recovery of body parts from Michael Gaine's farm leads to arrest in murder investigation

The man can be held for a maximum of 24 hours, excluding sleep breaks, during which he will be subject to a number of interviews

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Man, 50s, arrested on suspicion of murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

A garda spokesperson said that the family of Michael Gaine have been informed of the arrest

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Kerry rally crowd holds round of applause for missing farmer 'and rally man' Michael Gaine

Kerry rally crowd holds round of applause for missing farmer 'and rally man' Michael Gaine

Stickers with the last known photograph of the farmer, in his distinctive orange hat, were put on programmes and windscreens of more than 160 cars taking part in the Rally of the Lakes

Mon, 05 May, 2025

Gardaí seek further information on dashcam footage in Michael Gaine case

Gardaí seek further information on dashcam footage in Michael Gaine case

The Kerry famer was last seen on March 20 in Kenmare

Sat, 03 May, 2025

'We want him back': Family shattered as search for Michael Gaine turns to homicide case

'We want him back': Family shattered as search for Michael Gaine turns to homicide case

As Gardaí confirm they are now treating Michael Gaine’s disappearance as a homicide, his wife and sister plead for answers from anyone who may know what happened

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

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Michael Gaine: Timeline of investigation and searches for missing Kerry farmer

Case has now been upgraded to a homicide investigation

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

Investigation into missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

Investigation into missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide

In law, a homicide investigation refers to unlawful killing, with two main categories of murder, which generally requires intention, and manslaughter

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025

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Michael Gaine search: Gardaí dismiss rumours as investigation continues

The investigation remains one of a missing person, according to gardaí, with no evidence to date to suggest foul play

Fri, 25 Apr, 2025

Michael Gaine disappearance still a mystery as 'no leads' yet found in case of missing farmer

Michael Gaine disappearance still a mystery as 'no leads' yet found in case of missing farmer

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris had an almost two-hour briefing on the case from gardaí in Kerry

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025

Michael Gaine — Gardaí have not indicated foul play 'as of yet'

Michael Gaine — Gardaí have not indicated foul play 'as of yet'

At AGSI conference, justice minister Jim O'Callaghan appeals for information about farmer last seen in Kenmare Centra on March 20

Mon, 14 Apr, 2025

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Gardaí no closer to finding Kerry farmer Michael Gaine but believe he may still be alive

In making another appeal for information, gardaí have also urged him — if he is still alive — to make contact with them

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

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Michael Gaine search: Gardaí renew appeal after taking 100 witness statements

Gardaí have also recovered approximately 1,500 hours of CCTV/dash-cam footage from houses and vehicles in and around Kenmare

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025

Tearful appeal for missing Kerry farmer as some of his cattle sold

Tearful appeal for missing Kerry farmer as some of his cattle sold

An auctioneer broke down in tears as he appealed for information about missing Co Kerry farmer Michael Gaine moments before cattle belonging to Mr Gaine were sold at auction.

Thu, 03 Apr, 2025

Defence Forces join search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Defence Forces join search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Up to 50 Defence Forces members assist in searching rough terrain as gardaí appeal for public information on his whereabouts

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Thousands of people are reported missing every year, but only a few hit the headlines

Thousands of people are reported missing every year, but only a few hit the headlines

As missing person reports rise, families are left searching for answers — some for days, others for decades.

Tue, 01 Apr, 2025

Watch: The search in Kerry continued over the weekend for missing farmer Mike Gaine

Watch: The search in Kerry continued over the weekend for missing farmer Mike Gaine

Kerry Mountain Rescue along with the Search and Rescue Dog Association ( S.A.R.D.A. ) continued searching through the weekend for the missing farmer.

Sun, 30 Mar, 2025

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Search for missing Kerry farmer continues as calls grow for Defence Forces assistance

Local councillors urge Defence Forces involvement in the search for missing Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine, last seen a week ago

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

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Gardaí renew dashcam footage appeal in search for missing farmer Michael Gaine

Gardaí made a fresh appeal for information this morning, saying that they are not requesting the assistance of the general public for further searches at this time

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

Garda divers brought in to help search for missing Kerry sheep farmer

Garda divers brought in to help search for missing Kerry sheep farmer

Michael Gaine, 56, has not been seen since about noon last Thursday

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Gardaí release CCTV image of missing Kerry man as appeal renewed

Gardaí release CCTV image of missing Kerry man as appeal renewed

Michael Gaine, 56, was last seen in Kenmare town shortly before 10 am on Thursday, March 20

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Search for missing Kerry farmer resumes

Search for missing Kerry farmer resumes

Michael 'Mike' Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare, on Friday, March 21

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025