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Michael Jackson is still hiding out in Cork and locals in the village where he is staying say the pop star is looking for an Irish home.

Yesterday, the Irish Independent visited Castletownroche and the castle where Jackson is staying with his three children - Prince Michael I, Paris Michael and Prince Michael II. The exclusive Blackwater Castle was sealed off from the public.According to one local, Jackson's black limousine has been seen in the area.

"I saw it a few days ago - it's been coming and going."

Jackson arrived in Cork last Friday. He has been touring the county for several days. There are plenty of properties around Co Cork that the pop supreme could buy to replace his Neverland ranch.

Ballylickey Manor House in Bantry Bay is for sale at a cost of €2.2m. It is presently a hotel, but was once a family home. The Grain Store, near secluded Baltimore, is a stunning building on the market for €3m.

The most likely of all purchases is Bar na Don or 'Top of The Wave' in Glandore Harbour, Cork, owned by TV presenter Carol Voderman, which is on the market for €2.6m.

Michael Jackson is considering buying a place called Ballylickey.

Sometimes it's just too easy.