Gardaí investigating the disappearance of Michael Gaine have commenced a forensic and technical examination of an area near the farmyard in Kenmare, Co Kerry, where he was last seen eight weeks ago.
RTÉ News reports that the area, now designated a crime scene, was cordoned off yesterday evening. As darkness fell, two garda cars and several gardaí were stationed at the farmyard, adjacent to the sealed-off section.
The examination, which began at first light this morning, involves detailed forensic and technical work, RTÉ News understands. In a statement to RTÉ News, a garda spokesperson confirmed, “An Garda Síochána have this evening re-commenced operations at lands at Carraig East, Kenmare, Co Kerry.” The spokesperson added, “An Garda Síochána is not in a position to provide further information at this stage,” as reported by RTÉ News.
The area under scrutiny is believed to be a field on Mr. Gaine’s property, near the farmyard at Carraig East, roughly 6km from Kenmare, according to RTÉ News. The farm lies along the Ring of Kerry road, between Kenmare and Moll’s Gap.
Mr. Gaine has been missing since March 20, 2025, and was reported missing the following day, March 21. Initially treated as a missing person’s case for six weeks, the investigation was reclassified as a homicide on April 29.
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