Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased the historic 440-acre Strancally Castle estate in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated €20m to €30m. The property will serve as a private base for the family during their visits to Ireland, where Meta maintains its international headquarters.
Why it matters
The purchase highlights the continued presence and investment of major tech executives in Ireland, which serves as a key European hub for global technology firms.
Strancally castle in Waterford, Ireland, has changed hands after 25 years. Strancally castle in Waterford, Ireland, has changed hands after 25 years. Ireland Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally castle estate in Ireland Meta chief executive paid roughly £20m for gothic-style mansion built in 1830 and its surroundings
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
“Mark and his family are excited to continue caring for this historic home and look forward to spending time in Ireland , where Meta maintains its international headquarters,” a spokesperson said on Thursday.
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