Gardaí have arrested a man in his 50s for questioning about the murder of Michael Gaine, who disappeared from his farm near Kenmare in Co Kerry last year. Detectives arrested the suspect in Tralee shortly after 7.30am on Tuesday and brought him to Castleisland Garda station for questioning. It is understood the arrest follows the discovery of what Garda sources have said was new circumstantial evidence that they believe links the suspect to Gaine’s murder. Kelley later confirmed to The Irish Times and other media that he had been arrested and questioned about Gaine’s murder but denied any involvement in the killing. [ Murdered Kerry farmer Michael Gaine left an estate of €1.86mOpens in new window ]

Source: The Irish Times February 25, 2026 00:00 UTC