A man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Michael “Mike” Gaine has been released without charge.
Mr Gaine, a 56-year-old sheep farmer with land near Kenmare in Co Kerry, was reported missing from his home 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.
Gardai said the Gaine family have been kept up to date with developments.
The search and examination of Mr Gaine’s farmland is set to continue, gardai said, aided by the emergency services, Irish troops and Kerry Drain Services.
Several personnel were seen digging near a barn on Monday afternoon while Irish soldiers searched a field further away by hand.
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