Ireland Case No. 3526Murder · Co. Kerry · 20 Mar 2025
Michael Kelley, 54, further remanded over murder of Co Kerry farmer Michael Gaine
Michael Kelley, 54, a US national, was further remanded in custody at Tralee District Court on 18 March 2026 after appearing via video-link from Cork Prison. He is charged with the murder of Co Kerry farmer Michael Gaine at Carrig, Kenmare, in March 2025, and is due to appear again on 1 April 2026 for production of the book of evidence.
- Reportednot reported
- Arrestednot reported
- Chargednot reported
- In court18 Mar
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
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- whatMichael Kelley is a 54-year-old US national (irishtimes.com)
- whereKelley has no fixed abode and a recent address in Tralee (irishtimes.com)
- whereThe murder took place at Carrig, Kenmare, Co Kerry (irishtimes.com)
- whenThe murder took place between 20 and 21 March 2025 (irishtimes.com)
- chargeKelley is charged with the murder of Michael Gaine (irishtimes.com)
- courtKelley appeared via video-link from Cork Prison at Tralee District Court on 18 March 2026 (irishtimes.com)
- courtThe book of evidence was not ready at the hearing (irishtimes.com)
- courtSolicitor Peter Mann confirmed a High Court bail application is in transit (irishtimes.com)
- courtJudge David Waters remanded Kelley to appear again by video-link from Cork Prison at Tralee District Court on 1 April (irishtimes.com)
- courtLegal aid has been granted to Kelley (irishtimes.com)
The reporting
newest first- 18 Mar2026Man accused of the murder of farmer Michael Gaine further remanded in custody
Reports Kelley's further remand at Tralee District Court on 18 March 2026; confirms the book of evidence is not yet ready, a High Court bail application is in transit, and legal aid has been granted.
victim, Michael Gaine, irish (judged from name)Michael Gaineaccused, Michael Kelley, 54, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Kelley