Zuckerberg buys Irish castle Strancally for up to €30 million

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a neo-Gothic mansion in County Waterford, Ireland, for an estimated €20–30 million (US$23.4–35 million). The off-market deal was confirmed by a spokesperson, though the final price has not been recorded in Ireland's Property Price Register Source: lavozar, Clarín, infobae.

The property

Built in 1827 for John Kiely, a former Conservative MP, the castle was designed by architects James and George Richard Pain. It spans 1,486 m² across three floors, with corner towers, pointed windows, and a three-arched entrance. The estate covers 178 hectares along the River Blackwater Source: lavozar, Clarín. The previous owners, Michael and Giancarla Alen-Buckley, restored the property over 20 years, adding a pool in 2007 and a spa in 2025 Source: lavozar, infobae.

The reaction

A spokesperson said the family is "excited to continue caring for this historic property" and looks forward to spending time in Ireland, where Meta has its international headquarters Source: infobae, lavanguardia. The Alen-Buckleys expressed gratitude for the opportunity to restore the castle and wished the new owners happiness Source: infobae.

What's next

Zuckerberg and Chan will keep their primary residence in the US, using the castle as a base during visits to Ireland Source: infobae, emolcl. The purchase adds to Zuckerberg's real estate portfolio, which includes properties in Hawaii and California Source: lavanguardia.