Mark Zuckerberg buys historic Irish castle in Co Waterford
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- Times of Indiaseen 1 Sept, 19:46description edited
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his spouse Priscilla Chan have acquired the majestic Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland. Spanning around 440 acres, the estate boasts a rich history dating back to 1830. The couple intends to use this beautifully restored property as a retreat during their visits, reinforcing Meta's strong ties to Ireland, where the company has its international headquarters.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired the impressive Strancally Castle, a historic estate sprawling over 440 acres in County Waterford, Ireland. They intend to use this majestic castle as a residence during their trips to Ireland, reinforcing Meta's strong ties to the country where its international headquarters are situated.
- Times of Indiaseen 4 Sept, 05:08headline rewritten
Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Irish castle estate; spokesperson says family is ‘excited’Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre castle estate in Ireland; spokesperson says: Mark and his family are excited to continue caring for ...
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Thu, 20 August 2026
3 reports- irishcentral.com13:47first to report
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have quietly purchased Strancally Castle on the banks of the River Blackwater.
- The Guardian World17:39
Meta chief executive paid roughly €20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings It stretches the definition of pied-à-terre but Mark Zuckerberg now has a pad in Ireland : Strancally castle. The Meta chief executive and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have bought the gothic-style mansion and its 178-hectare (440-acre) estate in county Waterford to use as a base during visits to Ireland. Continue reading...
- Index.hr (Croatia)18:30
DIREKTOR Mete i njegova supruga Priscilla Chan koristit će dvorac i pripadajuće imanje površine 178 hektara kao bazu tijekom boravaka u Irskoj.
Fri, 21 August 2026
18 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)05:43
Nije otkrivena cifra koju je platio za dvorac Strancally
- 24sata (Croatia)06:27
Dvorac je izgrađen 1827. za jednog engleskog političara. Riječ je o trokatnoj kući od klesanog kamena, smještenoj oko 150 kilometara jugozapadno od Dublina...
- tportal (Croatia)06:40
Mark Zuckerberg, utemeljitelj Facebooka i vlasnik Mete, kupio je dvorac u Irskoj gdje se nalazi sjedište grupacije izvan SAD-a, rekao je za AFP glasnogovornik, ali nije naveo iznos transakcije.
- iDNES (Czechia)07:32
Zakladatel a generální ředitel americké internetové společnosti Meta Mark Zuckerberg koupil na jihovýchodě Irska zámek z první poloviny 19. století. Informoval o tom jeho mluvčí.
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- iRozhlas (Czechia)21 Aug, 08:55their copy
- El País (Spain)08:43
La finca de casi 200 hectáreas podría haber alcanzado un precio de entre 20 y 30 millones de euros
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- iheart.com08:44
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated $23–35 million. The 19th-century estate offers proximity to Meta's Dublin headquarters. Despite the purchase, Zuckerberg and his family plan to remain primarily in the U.S.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)10:03
Der Meta-Chef hat in Irland ein Anwesen erworben. Wer dort zügig unterwegs ist, braucht von der Küche ins Esszimmer viereinhalb Minuten.
- Times of India11:02
In a fascinating development, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired the majestic Strancally Castle in County Waterford. This stunning Gothic-style fortress, constructed circa 1830, has been beautifully renovated by its former proprietors. Their intention for the castle is to have a serene retreat during their visits to Ireland, further expanding Zuckerberg's extensive global real estate portfolio.
- Novinky (Czechia)14:45
Novogotický hrad z 19. století na jihovýchodě Irska získal nového majitele, a to ne lecjakého. Hradním pánem se stal šéf společnosti Meta Mark Zuckerberg. Historické sídlo Strancally Castle stojí nad řekou Munster Blackwater, přibližně 75 km od Waterfordu, nejstaršího města na ostrově. Zuckerberg, jenž plánuje na hradě trávit čas s rodinou, to bude mít do evropské centrály Mety zhruba 200 kilometrů.
- NYT World19:16
The prominent landowner has added a nearly 200-year-old estate to his holdings. Archival information says it can take “a brisk walk of 4½ minutes to reach the dining room from the kitchen.”
- Google News - Europe query19:41
Mark Zuckerberg purchases castle estate in Ireland, close to Europe Meta HQ Global News
Sat, 22 August 2026
1 report- Google News - Europe query13:28
Mark Zuckerberg Buys an Irish Castle The New York Times
Mon, 24 August 2026
1 report- ABC (Spain)10:24
Mark Zuckerberg y su esposa , Priscilla Chan, han ampliado su multimillonario patrimonio inmobiliario con la compra más especial hasta la fecha: han adquirido el castillo de Stracanlly en Irlanda , el país donde está desde 2009 la central europea de la empresa de la que el fundador de Facebook es CEO, Meta. La pareja ha confirmado la compra, informada en primicia por The Irish Times, a través de un breve comunicado, y si bien el precio exacto no ha trascendido, distintas fuentes internacionales...
Tue, 25 August 2026
2 reports- outlookindia.com15:55
When a Silicon Valley billionaire decides that his property portfolio needs a little more Gothic Revival drama, an Irish castle beside the River Blackwater seems a perfectly reasonable solution
- townandcountrymag.com16:59
The addition joins a global real estate portfolio that already spans Hawaii, California, and Florida.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- El Mundo (Spain)18:01
El CEO de Meta adquiere un castillo en Irlanda en un momento delicado para su empresa, que ha llegado a un acuerdo extrajudicial para evitar la sentencia más importante de su historia Leer
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:52
Koristit će ga kao svoju bazu tijekom posjeta Irskoj
Tue, 1 September 2026
1 report- Times of India01:56edited after publishing ×2
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Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Irish castle estate; spokesperson says family is ‘excited’In a remarkable real estate move, Meta's Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased the enchanting Strancally Castle in County Waterford, encompassing 440 acres. This magnificent estate will serve as their residence during visits to Ireland, where Meta’s global operations are anchored. The castle boasts a rich heritage, thanks to a 25-year restoration by its former owners.