Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg buys neo-Gothic castle in Ireland

AFP

21 Aug, 2026 02:00 AM2 mins to read

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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has bought Strancally Castle in County Waterford. Photo / Getty Images

Tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have bought an Irish castle and are “excited” about the historic home, according to a spokesman for the businessman.

Meta’s founder and chief executive bought the three-storey Strancally Castle from the Alen-Buckley family in recent weeks.

“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,” the spokesman said.

Built in 1827 for an English politician, the cut-stone Gothic Revival house is in County Waterford, about 150km southwest of Dublin.

The price paid by Zuckerberg in the off-market deal is not confirmed, although it has been reported he paid about €20 million ($39.22m) for the 178ha estate.