Funeral of murdered Kerry farmer Michael Gaine to take place this Saturday

The funeral for Michael Gaine is due to take place on Saturday, 7 June in Kenmare just weeks after the 56-year-old farmer's remains were discovered in Carrig East.

Partial human remains were discovered on lands in Carrig East in May, months after Michael was first reported missing from his home near Kenmare on Friday, 21 March. 

Michael's disappearance sparked a major national interest and search operation across Kenmare which included support from the Defence Forces.

The missing persons case was eventually reclassified as a homicide investigation on 29 April by Gardaí. Since the discovery of Michael's remains, one suspect in his 50s has been arrested in connection to the murder but released without charge.

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Now, the Kenmare man will be laid to rest on Saturday in his local town.

Michael will be reposing at Finnegan's Funeral Home in Kenmare on Friday from 2pm.

Requiem mass will take place at 10.30am on Saturday morning at the Holy Cross Church in Kenmare, followed by the Funeral Cortège around Kenmare town. 

The funeral will also be livestreamed. 

The Gaine family has asked for Michael's final resting place to remain private.