Murdered sheep farmer remembered as loving relative and proud Kerry man
Mourners packed Holy Cross Church in the town on Saturday morning to pay their final respects to the 56-year-old and support his family.
His remains were brought into the church in a wood box topped with sheep's wool.
The remains of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine were found on his land (Garda/PA)
Speaking on behalf of the family ahead of the funeral service, Mr Gaine's cousin Eoghan Clarke remembered him as a 'proud Kerry man and an even prouder Kenmare man'.
He said he will be missed terribly.
Mr Clarke said his cousin was known for his incredible work ethic, personality and humour, and was a loving son, sibling and uncle.
He recalled his passion for rallying, farming, current affairs, holidays and music.
'As we all know, Michael was generous. Incredibly generous. He had time for everyone and would chip in to help any time and any place,' he said.
'Michael seemed to always find the time to do the work of three men on his own farm, help out friends, family and neighbours, keep up to speed on current affairs and enjoy himself.
Eoghan Clarke speaking at his funeral of his cousin Michael Gaine at the Holy Cross Church in Kenmare (Niall Carson/PA)
'He loved life, he always made the most of it and he truly lived every single moment. Whether you met him during lambing or while on a trip away to a car show or rally event, he always had the iconic twinkle in his eye – the 'I'm delighted to see you', 'I'm in great form', 'let's go and enjoy ourselves' glint in his eye.'
He also said that Mr Gaine's wife Janice and sisters knew his soft caring side.
'Caring and affectionate. Kind and considerate. He was not afraid to show his emotions. He was also brave, fearless and strong,' he said.
'We will all miss Michael terribly. I know I'll miss our phone calls the most, as well as that happy feeling that Michael gave you when you were with him.
'He was always the glue that held the Rally of the Lakes weekend together and I will always look back very fondly on our adventures to the best spectating spots in Kerry.'
Last month, a man aged in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of Mr Gaine's murder.
He was held for questioning for one day before being released without charge from Killarney garda station.
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