Zuckerberg bought Waterford castle for more than €51m
Meta chief executive and co-founder, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan paid out more than €51m for Strancally Castle in Co Waterford in August, new figures show.
Meta CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan purchased Strancally Castle in Co Waterford for over €51 million in August. The gothic-style mansion and its 178-hectare estate were sold for €51,171,155, far exceeding the estimated price range of €20m to €30m. Zuckerberg expressed excitement about caring for the historic home and spending time in Ireland, where Meta's international headquarters is located.
The castle, built in 1830, was previously owned by Michael Alen Buckley and his wife Giancarla for 25 years before they extensively restored it. Labour Cllr John Pratt, living nearby, hopes the Zuckerbergs' arrival will promote the area's attractions. Zuckerberg and Chan have also donated €150,000 to three GAA clubs near the castle, with each club receiving €50,000 over a two-year period. Meta, founded by Zuckerberg in 2004, has a market capitalization of $1.85 trillion.
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