Paschal Sheehy

Southern Editor

Michael Gaine was last seen in Kenmare on the morning of 20 March

Reclassification of Gaine case highly significant

Reclassification to a homicide investigation could be highly significant in the case of Michael Gaine. Confirmation that this is now a criminal investigation places a whole range of tools at the disposal of the investigating team that they were unable to access heretofore.

Analysis and Comment • 01 May

The scene has been preserved pending an examination by a pathologist, but it has not been declared a crime scene

Partial human remains discovered in Co Cork

An investigation is under way after partial human remains were discovered in Co Cork yesterday.

Munster • 19 Apr

Six units from Cork county's fire-fighting service in Midleton and Cobh attended the blaze

Fire at Cork recycling facility brought under control

Cork County Council has said it is satisfied, following consultations with the HSE, that adequate mitigation measures are in place to manage any risks at the site of an overnight fire at a recycling facility at Knockgriffin in Midleton.

Munster • 23 Apr

Michael Paul O'Leary had been convicted by a jury in February

Cork landlord jailed for seven years over rape of tenant

A 62-year-old landlord and former international rower who raped one of his tenants after plying her with drink has been jailed for seven years at the Central Criminal Court.

Courts • 11 Apr

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has welcomed DNV's announcement of 200 new jobs in Ireland

Norwegian company to create 200 new jobs in Ireland

A Norwegian energy consultancy company has said it will create 200 new jobs in Ireland over the next two years.

Business • 07 Apr

Many people lined the streets and applauded as the cortège made its way through the village, pausing outside Mick O'Dwyer's (inset) pub and at the local GAA pitch

Hundreds line streets to pay respects to Mick O'Dwyer

Hundreds of people have been queueing in Waterville, Co Kerry to pay their respects to the family of Mick O'Dwyer.

Munster • 04 Apr

Thomas Dooley died when he was attacked at a funeral in Tralee in October 2022

Young man jailed for eight years over Dooley murder

A 19-year-old man has been sentenced to 11 years in jail with the final three years suspended for the murder of 42-year-old father-of-seven Thomas Dooley as he attended a funeral in Tralee, Co Kerry, in October 2022.

Courts • 31 Mar

Mike Gaine was last seen at the the Centra store on the outskirts of Kenmare at 9.48am on Thursday 20 March

Mystery around disappearance of Mike Gaine continues

Mike Gaine's disappearance from his home outside Kenmare in Co Kerry more than a week ago has caused much speculation about what may have happened to the 56-year old sheep and beef cattle farmer.

Ireland • 31 Mar

Michael Gaine has been missing for more than a week

Gardaí continue search for missing Kerry farmer

Gardaí have been continuing their search in Kenmare, Co Kerry, for 56-year-old sheep farmer Michael 'Mike' Gaine.

Munster • 28 Mar

Gardaí have set up checkpoints in Kenmare

Checkpoints set up in Kenmare in search for farmer

Gardaí searching for missing Kenmare sheep farmer Mike Gaine have placed a number of checkpoints at junctions around the town this morning, in an attempt to jog the memories of people who may have been on those roads a week ago when he was last seen.

Munster • 27 Mar