Disappearance of Michael Gaine

Michael Gaine is an Irish farmer who disappeared near his home in Kenmare on the morning of 20 March 2025.[1]

Investigation

Gaine had a leg injury, so he would not have been able to walk very far.[1] Because of this fact, slurry tanks were searched in the week of his disappearance.[1]

In early April, members of the Irish Army came to Kenmare to search for Gaine.[2][3] On the morning of 11 April, a little over three weeks after Gaine disappeared, Garda Superintendent David Callaghan told a press briefing that the situation is "exceptional" and "unique," saying that they are "no nearer to finding him than we were three weeks ago".[4] On 14 April, politician Jim O'Callaghan (brother of journalist Miriam) said there was no evidence of foul play.[5]

Virgin Media One produced a documentary on the case, broadcasting it on the evening of 17 April.[6]

At the 2025 Rally of the Lakes, competitors used stickers reading "Mike Gaine – Help bring him back – One of our own – Rally of the Lakes 2025".[7]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sheehy, Paschal (29 March 2025). "Mystery around disappearance of Mike Gaine continues". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. ^ "Army are continuing search for Kerry farmer as gardaí say they 'will rule out every option'". Irish Independent. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Where is Michael Gaine? Mood shifts in Kerry as soldiers roll in to help search for missing farmer". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  4. ^ "Mike Gaine search: Gardaí have 230 lines of inquiry – but are no closer to solving the growing mystery". Irish Independent. 11 April 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  5. ^ "No evidence to date of foul play in Michael Gaine disappearance, says Minister for Justice". The Irish Times. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  6. ^ Byrne, Ruairi Scott (17 April 2025). "'Somebody knows something' - TV doc examines the case of missing Michael Gaine". Irish Mirror. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  7. ^ "Mike Gaine search: Rally drivers in special campaign to 'bring Mike home'". Irish Independent. 29 April 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.


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