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Michael Gaine's funeral mass took place at the Holy Cross Church in Kenmare

'Proud Kerry man' - Michael Gaine funeral held in Kenmare

The funeral mass for 56-year-old sheep farmer Michael 'Mike' Gaine in Co Kerry has heard him being described as kind and good-natured, a lover of people, farming and animals.

Munster • 07 Jun 25

The weather alert impacts counties Galway, Mayo, Kerry

Status Yellow rain warning issued for three counties

Weather • 02 Jun 25

Méabh White was seriously injured in a road traffic collision in 2016

'This can happen to you' - woman injured in road crash

Méabh White has just finished her second year of pharmacy studies, almost a decade after she suffered severe injuries in a car collision.

Munster • 29 May 25

Michael Gaine pictured on CCTV before he disappeared

Arrest 'pressure cooker' off as Gaine suspect released

Three days of intense activity in the investigation into the disappearance of Kenmare sheep farmer Mike Gaine came to an end in 45 seconds at the rear of Killarney garda station last night.

Analysis and Comment • 20 May 25

Throughout the weekend, attention was on Michael Gaine's farmyard outside Kenmare

Man arrested in Gaine inquiry released without charge

A man in his 50s who was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of murdering missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge.

Munster • 20 May 25

Man arrested over Gaine murder released without charge

A man in his 50s arrested yesterday on suspicion of murdering missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has been released without charge.

Munster • 19 May 25

A man was arrested this afternoon on suspicion of the murder of Michael Gaine

Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Michael Gaine

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of murder by gardaí investigating the disappearance of Kenmare sheep farmer Michael Gaine.

Munster • 18 May 25

Searches are ongoing to recover any further human remains

Partial human remains found at scene of Gaine probe

Gardaí have confirmed material recovered as part of the investigation into the disappearance of Kerry farmer Mike Gaine are partial human remains.

Munster • 17 May 25

An Bórd Pleanála gave permission for a 600 megawatt capacity power plant at a site in Kerry in March

Judicial review sought on proposed LNG plant in Kerry

Friends of the Irish Environment say they have been given leave to seek a Judicial Review of a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) power plant in Co Kerry.

News • 12 May 25

Sceilg Mhichíl was expected to open for the summer season on 10 May

Fears Sceilg Mhichíl may not open to visitors this season

Fears are growing in Co Kerry that Sceilg Mhichíl may not open for visitors this season.

Ireland • 02 May 25

Michael Gaine was last seen in Kenmare on the morning of 20 March, where he purchased phone credit in the local Centra shop

Michael Gaine investigation reclassified to homicide

The investigation into the disappearance of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine last month has been reclassified as a homicide inquiry, gardaí have said.

Crime • 30 Apr 25

In recent months, there has been significant progress made at Killarney National Park to eradicate rhododendron

Decades-long battle to clear rhododendron in Killarney

New machinery is tipping the balance in the decades-long battle to clear rhododendron in Killarney National Park, according to the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Munster • 18 Apr 25

(Stock image) The firm said it believes examinership is the most viable path to secure the company's future.

Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co enters examinership

An interim examiner has been appointed to the Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company.

Business • 17 Apr 25

Michael Gaine was last seen on 20 March, and a large search has been in operation in the locality to find him

Gardaí have 'no leads' in Mike Gaine case - Commissioner

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said gardaí are still treating the case of the missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine as a missing persons investigation and have no definite line of inquiry.

Munster • 15 Apr 25

Basking Sharks can grow to 12 metres in length, can weigh up to six tonnes and feed primarily on plankton

Watch: Special sighting of Basking Sharks off Kerry coast

Marine enthusiasts in west Kerry were privy to a special sighting of three Basking Sharks in waters in the local harbour at Daingean Uí Chúis.

Munster • 12 Apr 25

Michael 'Mike' Gaines was last seen in Kenmare town on the morning of 20 March

Gardaí issue renewed appeal for missing farmer in Kerry

Gardaí have issued a renewed appeal for a missing farmer in Co Kerry whose whereabouts have been unknown for three weeks.

Munster • 10 Apr 25

Gardaí have appealed for any witnesses to come forward

Boy killed in road collision with tractor in Co Kerry

A boy has died after being struck by a tractor in Co Kerry last night.

Munster • 08 Apr 25

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 25

50 members arrived at the search site today

Soldiers join search for missing farmer in Kerry

Members of the Defence Forces have joined the search for a missing farmer in Co Kerry.

Munster • 01 Apr 25

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 25

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 25

Jean O'Sullivan, Chairperson of St Francis Special School Parents' Association at a meeting between parents and members of Kerry County Council

Parents in Co Kerry call for adequate respite services

Parents of children attending a special school in Beaufort, Co Kerry have appealed to Kerry County Council members to support their campaign for respite services to be provided for families of children who are due to leave the school in June.

Munster • 26 Mar 25