Mark Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle near Meta HQ in Ireland

News Corp AustraliaUpdated 21 Aug 2026, 11:24amFirst published 21 Aug 2026, 11:06amAdd as a preferred source on GoogleMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased a massive 19th-century, Gothic-style castle in Ireland, the billionaire’s spokesman confirmed. Zuckerberg bought the three-storey, cut-stone Strancally Castle, which sits on a 440-acre property, from financier Michael Alen-Buckley’s family in recent weeks, the Irish Times first reported. “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,” Brian Baker, a spokesman for Zuckerberg, told The Post. Strancally Castle has been snapped up by the Meta billionaire. Picture: Google Maps The transaction was not listed on public records, but the 16,000 square-foot tower, which overlooks the River Blackwater, is worth an estimated $23 million to $35 million (AUD $32 million to $49 million), according to the Irish Times. Zuckerberg and Chan are expected to continue living in the US and use the castle when they visit Ireland, where Meta employs about 1,500 people. The Strancally Castle is 125 m...