Gardaí to use checkpoints in search for missing Kerry farmer

By Gráinne Ní Aodha, PA

Gardaí are to carry out checkpoints in Co Kerry as part of a search for a farmer missing from his home for a week.

Michael “Mike” Gaine, 56, was last seen in Kenmare shortly before 10am on Thursday, March 20th.

Gardaí and the man’s family are “extremely” concerned for his wellbeing.

As part of its missing person investigation, gardaí are looking to speak with and further seek the assistance of the public through checkpoints in the Kenmare area.

When last seen, Mr Gaine was buying phone credit in the Centra shop in Kenmare town at 9.48am, which was captured on CCTV.

He is described as being approximately 5ft 10in tall, of a stocky build, with brown/grey hair and a bushy beard.

When last seen, he was wearing an orange woolly hat, black fleece, blue jeans and black boots.

People are being asked to submit any footage, pictures or videos from Thursday, March 20th or Friday, March 21st in the Kenmare town or Moll’s Gap areas (N71/R568) to gardaí.

Anyone with information on Michael’s whereabouts is asked to contact Killarney Garda Station or any Garda station.