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Irish Post
18-05-2025
- Irish Post
Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Co. Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing Co. Kerry farmer, Michael Gaine. Mr Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, having last been seen in the town the previous day. On April 29, gardaí reclassified the case as a homicide investigation. Gardaí confirmed on Saturday that human remains had been discovered on Mr Gaine's farm the previous day. An examination of the site continued today and gardaí have now revealed that a man aged in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder. "The male is being detained under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984 at a Garda Station in Kerry Division," read a statement from gardaí. "An Garda Síochána continue to carry out searches and technical examinations at lands at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry. "The family of Michael Gaine have been informed of this arrest and An Garda Síochána continue to support Michael's family through a Family Liaison Officer. "The family have requested privacy at this time. "Gardaí continue to appeal to the public [for] assistance in this investigation." Anyone with information that can assist the investigation is asked to contact the Garda Investigation Team at Killarney Garda Station on 064 6671160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666111 or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána." See More: Kerry, Michael Gaine
Irish Post
30-04-2025
- Irish Post
Case of missing Co. Kerry farmer Michael Gaine reclassified as homicide
THE INVESTIGATION into the disappearance of Co. Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as homicide. Mr Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, March 21, having last been seen in the town the previous day. Despite extensive searches over the past five weeks, often utilising specialist equipment, investigators have failed to locate Mr Gaine. "There are person or persons who know what happened to Michael," said gardaí in a statement. 'Completely out of character' Investigators previously revealed that CCTV had captured Mr Gaine buying phone credit in Centra, Kenmare at 9.48am on Thursday, March 20. He then drove off in his bronze-coloured RAV4 car, which bears the registration 152 KY 366. The car was later found parked in his farmyard, just off the N71 at Carrig East. Mr Gaine has made no contact with his family since he went missing. CCTV captured Mr Gaine in Kenmare the day before he was reported missing "The disappearance is completely out of character and entirely at odds with Michael's pattern of behaviour established by the investigation to date," read the latest statement from gardaí. "Based on the entirety of the information available to the investigation team at Killarney Garda Station on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, An Garda Síochána reclassified the missing person investigation as a homicide investigation. "A formal criminal investigation has now commenced and gardaí are seeking information from any person who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family." Appeal The investigation team at Killarney Garda Station, led by a Senior Investigating Officer, have so far undertaken more than 320 formal enquiries and taken almost 130 witness statements. They have also recovered approximately 2,200 hours of CCTV and dash-cam footage. Gardaí are once again appealing to anyone who may have information on what happened to Mr Gaine to contact them. "If you have not been in a position to speak to An Garda Síochána about the information you have or have already spoken to An Garda Síochána but have more information that you can provide, An Garda Síochána is appealing to you to come forward with that information," added the statement. "Information received will be treated with the strictest confidence." Anyone with information should contact the Garda Investigation Team at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666111 or any garda station. See More: Kerry, Michael Gaine
Belfast Telegraph
29-04-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Probe into missing Kerry farmer upgraded to homicide investigation
Gardai said there is a person or people who know what happened to Michael 'Mike' Gaine more than five weeks ago. Mr Gaine, 56, was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday March 21. He was last seen the previous day in Kenmare town buying phone credit in the Centra shop at 9.48am. In the five weeks since his disappearance, Gardai said they had gathered around 2,200 hours of CCTV and dashcam footage, taken nearly 130 witness statements and carried out over 320 formal jobs/inquiries. Irish troops and the Garda Water Unit were also involved in search efforts in recent weeks, and checkpoints were held a week after his disappearance to help gather information that would aid the investigation. 'Based on the entirety of the information available to the investigation team at Killarney Garda station, An Garda Siochana can confirm today Tuesday, April 29 2025 that this missing person investigation has now been reclassified as a homicide investigation, and a formal criminal investigation has now commenced,' Gardai said in a statement. Mr Gaine's family are being kept 'fully informed' and have been updated on the announcement of a homicide investigation, gardai said. Despite carrying out 'extensive' inquiries, Mr Gaine's remains have not been recovered. 'Gardai are seeking information from anyone who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family. 'There are person or persons who know what happened on the 20th of March 2025.' Anyone with information they have not yet been able to share with gardai, or did not mention in previous garda statements, is being asked to contact the Garda Investigation Team. Gardai said they would treat any information received in the strictest confidence. The Garda Investigation Team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or people can speak to a member of their local Garda station.
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- The Irish Sun
Missing Michael Gaine update as probe ‘reclassified as homicide' amid fresh plea to help ‘bring him back to family'
THE probe into missing farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation, gardai announced tonight. The 56-year-old was last seen on Thursday March 20, 2025 in his local Centra store in 1 The probe into missing farmer Michael Gaine has been reclassified as a homicide investigation The farmer was Despite Now, A spokesperson said: 'Based on the entirety of the information available to the investigation team at Killarney Garda station, An Garda Síochána can confirm today Tuesday, 29th April 2025 that this missing person investigation has now been reclassified as a homicide investigation, and a formal criminal investigation has now commenced. Read more in News 'An Garda Síochána continue to keep 'An Garda Síochána continue to support Michael's family through a Family Liaison Officer as they come to terms with this update. 'Despite the extensive enquiries carried out so far, An Garda Síochána have not recovered Michael's remains.' The statement continued: 'Gardaí are seeking information from anyone who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family. Most read in Irish News 'An Garda Síochána appeal to any person who may have any information about what happened to Michael on Thursday, 20th March 2025 to contact the Garda Investigation Team. 'There are person or persons who know what happened on the 20th of March 2025. 'STRICTEST CONFIDENCE' 'If you have not been in a position to speak to An Garda Síochána about the information you have, or have already spoken to An Garda Síochána but have more information that you can provide - An Garda Síochána is appealing to you to come forward with that information. 'Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence. 'The Garda Investigation Team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána at any Garda Station nationwide.' Gaine is described as being 5ft 10in, with a stocky build, brown/grey hair and a bushy beard. When last seen he was wearing an orange woolly hat, black fleece, blue jeans and black boots.
Irish Daily Mirror
29-04-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Investigation into missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine upgraded to homicide probe
Gardai probing the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine have upgraded the case to a homicide investigation. The Kenmare man was reported missing on Friday, March 21 and was last seen on the day beforehand on March 20. Gardai said cops at Killarney Gardai Station have undertaken 320 formal enquires and have taken nearly 130 witness statements. In addition, the garda team, which is being led by a Senior Investigating Officer, recovered around 2,200 hours of CCTV/dash-cam footage and conducted extensive searches since he first went missing. In a statement, Gardai said: "Based on the entirety of the information available to the investigation team at Killarney Garda station, An Garda Síochána can confirm today Tuesday, 29th April 2025 that this missing person investigation has now been reclassified as a homicide investigation, and a formal criminal investigation has now commenced. "An Garda Síochána continue to keep Michael's family fully informed and they have been updated as to the change in status of this investigation. "An Garda Síochána continue to support Michael's family through a Family Liaison Officer as they come to terms with this update. "Despite the extensive enquiries carried out so far, An Garda Síochána have not recovered Michael's remains. "Gardaí are seeking information from anyone who can assist us in bringing Michael back to his family. "An Garda Síochána appeal to any person who may have any information about what happened to Michael on Thursday, 20th March 2025 to contact the Garda Investigation Team. "There are person or persons who know what happened on the 20th of March 2025. "If you have not been in a position to speak to An Garda Síochána about the information you have, or have already spoken to An Garda Síochána but have more information that you can provide - An Garda Síochána is appealing to you to come forward with that information. "Information received will be treated in the strictest confidence. "The Garda Investigation Team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána at any Garda Station nationwide."
