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Michael Gaine, also known as Mike, went missing on 20 March

Farm remains sealed off, searches continue in Gaine probe

The scene in Kenmare, Co Kerry, remains sealed off and searches are continuing following the confirmation yesterday that human tissue found on Michael Gaine's farm was identified as his remains.

Ireland • 26 May

Michael Gaine's wife Janice and sister Noreen

'We just want Michael home,' says missing farmer's wife

The wife of missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine has appealed for information on his disappearance, saying: "We just want Michael to come home."

Crime • 01 May

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

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

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

Search for missing Kerry farmer 'unique and challenging'

Gardaí have described the scale and nature of the search for missing Kerry farmer Michael Gaine as "unique and challenging".

Ireland • 11 Apr

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

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

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

Michael Gaine