Ireland Case No. 4598Murder · Co. Kerry · 20 Mar 2025
Solicitor says gardaí had no basis to arrest murder suspect over Mike Gaine killing
Pat Mann, solicitor for Michael Kelley, who was arrested last May on suspicion of the murder of Kenmare farmer Mike Gaine, says there was no basis for the arrest and that gardaí have no evidence against his client. Kelley was released without charge, and Mr Mann does not expect him to be arrested again.
- Reported
- Arrested
- Charged
- In court
- Verdict
- Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet
Key facts
consolidated from all reports9 statements extracted from the articles
- whatGardaí believe someone murdered Mr Gaine. (corkbeo.ie)
- whereMr Gaine's dismembered remains were found in a slurry tank on his own land. (corkbeo.ie)
- whenMr Gaine was believed to have been murdered on or around 20 March 2025. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationMr Gaine's remains were not found for seven weeks despite a large search. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationMichael Kelley was arrested last May on suspicion of the murder. (corkbeo.ie)
- investigationMichael Kelley was interviewed by gardaí after his arrest. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherKelley's solicitor says there was no basis for the arrest. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherKelley was released without charge. (corkbeo.ie)
- otherThe solicitor does not expect Kelley to be arrested again. (corkbeo.ie)
The reporting
newest first- 13 Nov2025Solicitor for Mike Gaine murder suspect says Gardaí had no basis to arrest him
Solicitor's interview saying Kelley was arrested last May, released without charge and is not expected to be rearrested; Kelley is said to be living openly in Tralee.
victim, Mike Gaine, 56, male, irish (judged from name)Mike Gainesuspect, Michael Kelley, 53, male, named, non-irish (judged from name)Michael Kelley