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Michael Gaine Remembered as Someone Who 'Loved Life'

  • Michael 'Mike' Gaine, a 56-year-old sheep farmer, went missing from his 1,000-acre farm near Kenmare on March 20, 2025.
  • Gardaí initially treated his disappearance as a missing person case but reclassified it as a criminal investigation and homicide inquiry on April 29.
  • On May 16, human tissue found on Mr. Gaine's farm was confirmed as his, leading to a man’s arrest on suspicion of murder, though he was released without charge after 24 hours.
  • Ahead of the funeral at Holy Cross Church, cousin Eoghan Clarke described Mike as a proud Kerry man who 'loved life and truly lived every single moment' and praised his work ethic and generosity.
  • Hundreds of mourners gathered to pay respects during the funeral procession, reflecting the community’s loss and support for the family in Kenmare.
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Murdered sheep farmer remembered as loving relative and proud Kerry man

There were searches for Michael Gaine before human remains found on his land were positively identified as his.

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Irish Mirror broke the news in Ireland on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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