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A man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Michael “Mike” Gaine has been released without charge, following an update from An Garda Síochána.
Mr Gaine, a 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare in Co Kerry, was reported missing more than eight weeks ago.
On Saturday, partial remains were found at Mr Gaine’s farm in Carrig East, and a crime scene was declared as gardai searched for further remains.
On Sunday, a man aged in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of Mr Gaine’s murder.
He was held for 24 hours for questioning before being released.
He was driven away from Killarney Garda Station in an unmarked garda car shortly before 11pm on Monday.
Gardai said the Gaine family have been kept up to date with developments and said the family have asked for privacy.
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Several personnel were seen digging near a barn on Monday afternoon while Irish soldiers searched a field further away by hand.
Kerry Drain Services machinery was also seen at the scene on Monday.
Search operations, supported by local, regional, and national Garda units, other emergency services and the Defence Forces, are ongoing at Carrig East, Kenmare, Co. Kerry.
Gardaí continue to appeal to the public for assistance in this investigation. The Garda investigation team can be contacted at Killarney Garda Station on 064 667 1160, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111, or speak with any member of An Garda Síochána.
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