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Michael Flatley's home has been burgled by a gang who stole the star’s rhino horns collection.

The Riverdance star was terrified when the intruders confronted him and his wife Niamh at 6.20pm this evening.

Security sources revealed the two men got away with €250,000 worth of rhino horns from his mansion in Castlehyde, Fermoy Co Cork.

A source said: “Michael and his wife were extremely distressed.

“The horns will be worth tens of thousands on the black market and are prized by gangs.”

Sources believe the property may have been watched by some time before the burglars pounced.

No-one was hurt in the raid but the couple are said to be very “shaken”.

Flatley had even followed the raiders up to his gate but they had already gotten away.

Insiders revealed that Flatley is now expected to look at completely overhauling his security system.

A source said: “This is something that Flatley never expected would ever happen to him.

“He bought these as a collector and is devastated they gone but more devastated at his and his family’s life being put at risk.”

Last night, security sources revealed a major investigation was now underway.

Flatley is believed to have splashed €40 million restoring his lavish Castle Hyde home.

The four storey mansion comprises of 12 lavish ensuite bedrooms, with a swimming pool; a Roman spa, sauna, a hair-salon and a state-of-the-art gym.

The great house also boasts a 20-seat private cinema and a full-sized bar which serves many pints of Guinness to guests.

The mansion has a grand dining room and numerous reception rooms, where the Flatley’s famous parties take place.

Staff are also catered for with a laundry room, a staff apartment, cottages, a kitchen and a butler’s room.