Michael Gaine murder accused remanded to appear in court on March 18

Michael Kelley, 54, outside Tralee Courthouse in Tralee, County Kerry, where he has been charged with the murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine. Picture date: Wednesday February 25, 2026. PA Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The 54-year old US national accused of the murder of Kenmare farmer Michael Gaine appeared before Tralee District Court this morning.

Michael Kelley, of no fixed abode and with a recent address in Tralee, is charged that on a date unknown between March 20 and March 21, 2025, at Carrig, Kenmare, Co. Kerry he did murder 56-year-old Michael Gaine.