Wednesday 28 October 2026Compiled from published reports. Every claim links to its source.

Ireland Crime

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Case No. 3407Murder · Co. Kerry · 20 Mar 2025

Michael Kelley further remanded over murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine

Michael Kelley, 54, a US national of no fixed abode, was further remanded in custody at Tralee District Court on 1 April 2026 after being charged with the murder of Michael Gaine, 56, at Carrig, Kenmare, Co Kerry, between 20 and 21 March 2025. His solicitor said they were waiting for documentation for a High Court bail application.

  1. Reportednot reported
  2. Arrestednot reported
  3. Chargednot reported
  4. In court1 Apr
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatMichael Kelley is charged with murdering Michael Gaine (irishtimes.com)
  • whereThe murder took place at Carrig, Kenmare, Co Kerry (irishtimes.com)
  • whenThe murder occurred between 20 and 21 March 2025 (irishtimes.com)
  • investigationThe book of evidence in the case was not yet available (irishtimes.com)
  • courtKelley appeared via video-link from Cork Prison before Tralee District Court (irishtimes.com)
  • otherKelley is 54, a US national of no fixed abode with a recent address in Tralee (irishtimes.com)
  • otherKelley's solicitor said they were waiting for documentation needed for a bail application at the High Court (irishtimes.com)
  • otherGaine was reported missing from his home near Kenmare on 21 March 2025 (irishtimes.com)

The reporting

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  1. 1 Apr2026
    In courtirishtimes.com, follow-up
    Man accused of murder of Kerry farmer Michael Gaine further remanded in custody

    Further remand hearing; book of evidence not yet available; possible future application to extend time for service; solicitor awaiting documentation for High Court bail application; remanded to reappear 15 April 2026.

    victim, Michael Gaine, 56, male, irish (judged from name)Michael Gaineaccused, Michael Kelley, 54, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Kelley