# Mark Zuckerberg acquisition of Strancally Castle

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260903-mark-zuckerberg-acquisition-of-strancally-castle
> Updated: 2026-09-03T16:22:06.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have acquired Strancally Castle, a historic neo-Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The property, originally built around 1830, spans approximately 178 hectares (440 acres) along the River Blackwater.

While the official purchase price remains undisclosed, estimates place the value of the estate between €20 million and €30 million. A representative for the family indicated the castle would serve as a European base, noting their intention to care for the historic home and spend time in Ireland, where Meta maintains international headquarters in Dublin.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-03: Mark Zuckerberg acquires Strancally Castle in Ireland

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his family have purchased Strancally Castle, a 440-acre historic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, valued at an estimated €20 million to €30 million.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-zuckerberg-acquires-strancally-castle-in-ireland-2

### 2026-08-24: Mark Zuckerberg purchases Strancally Castle in Ireland

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired Strancally Castle in County Waterford, Ireland, an estate estimated to be worth between €20 million and €30 million.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-zuckerberg-purchases-historic-castle-in-ireland

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