Zuckerberg, Priscilla buy 200-year-old Irish castle

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have acquired Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The property, valued between €20 million and €30 million, is situated on a 440-acre estate along the River Blackwater, roughly 200 kilometers from Meta's European headquarters in Dublin.

Strancally Castle was constructed around 1830 for John Keily, featuring sandstone and limestone construction with stonework and craftsmanship that has been described as architecturally significant. The property was purchased and extensively renovated in the early 2000s by Michael Alen-Buckley and his wife Giancarla.

Meta employs approximately 1,500 people in Ireland, with its international headquarters located in the country, making the castle a convenient base for Zuckerberg and his family. The castle's size is notable, even by Irish standards, with its large grounds taking nearly 5 minutes to traverse from dining room to kitchen.

While the Irish state property price register does not list the purchase, reports estimate the value at around $35 million. This acquisition is part of a trend among wealthy individuals; other billionaires such as James Dyson and John Collison have also purchased significant Irish properties in recent years.