Mark Zuckerberg bought a castle, while the rest of us get one made of sand, once a year

How it was reported

1. The Verge·20 Aug, 17:50 UTC
   Mark Zuckerberg bought an Irish castle

   Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan purchased Strancally Castle, a 16,000-square-foot historic home on a 440-acre estate in Ireland, weeks ago. The Irish Times reports the price likely falls between €20 million and €30 million. A spokesperson said the family will maintain the property and spend time there while Meta’s international headquarters remain in Ireland.

2. TechCrunch·20 Aug, 18:55 UTC
   Mark buys a castle

   Mark Zuckerberg purchased the 19th-century Strancally Castle in Waterford, Ireland, along with its 440-acre estate for an estimated $23 million–$35 million. The historic property features at least 11 bedrooms, four tower suites, a library, dining and drawing rooms, and lies about two hours from Meta’s Dublin headquarters. This follows his earlier $170 million Miami home acquisition.

3. The Next Web·21 Aug, 10:45 UTC
   Mark Zuckerberg bought a castle, while the rest of us get one made of sand, once a year

   Mark Zuckerberg purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford, a 16,000-square-foot historic home built around 1830, though the price was undisclosed. The acquisition coincided with the opening of Meta’s federal trial in Oakland, where states allege the company deliberately made Facebook and Instagram addictive for minors and violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

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