# Mark Zuckerberg acquisition of Strancally Castle > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mark-zuckerberg-acquisition-of-strancally-castle > Updated: 2026-08-31T18:58:34.000Z. Sources: 56. Developments: 3. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have acquired Strancally Castle, a 19th-century Gothic Revival estate in County Waterford, Ireland. The property, located along the Blackwater River, includes approximately 440 acres (178 hectares) and a three-story stone building featuring 11 bedrooms and a swimming pool. While the estate was originally constructed around 1827, some reports note it was built around 1830 for former British parliamentarian John Keely. The off-market transaction was completed from previous owners Michael and Giancarla Alen-Buckley of the investment firm RAB Capital, who spent 25 years restoring the property. The former owners expressed satisfaction that the new owners intend to continue investing in the maintenance and improvement of the historic building and its surrounding grounds. Although the official purchase price was not disclosed in the Irish state property price register, media reports, including estimates from The Irish Times, place the value of the estate between €20 million and €35 million. A spokesperson for Zuckerberg stated that the family is “excited to continue caring for this historic home and look forward to spending time in Ireland,” where Meta maintains significant operations, including its international headquarters in Dublin and virtual reality operations in Cork. The couple will continue to reside primarily in the United States, using the castle and its private pier as a base during business trips to the country. ## Claims - The castle features a four-and-a-half-minute walk between the kitchen and the dining room. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The purchase price of the castle is estimated to be between US$ 23 million and US$ 35 million. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Zuckerberg and his family intend to use the property as a base during visits to Ireland. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Strancally Castle was built around 1830. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The castle was designed by architects James and George Richard Pain. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The estate was originally built for John Keily, a former British parliamentarian. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The property includes 178 hectares of land and overlooks the River Blackwater. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The purchase price of the castle is estimated to be between 20 and 30 million euros. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Mark Zuckerberg buys 440-acre Strancally Castle estate in Ireland Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 440-acre historic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, valued at an estimated €20 million to €30 million. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-zuckerberg-buys-440-acre-irish-castle-estate ### 2026-08-22: Mark Zuckerberg purchases historic Strancally Castle in Ireland Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 178-hectare historic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, to serve as a residence during visits to Meta's international headquarters. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-zuckerberg-acquires-strancally-castle-in-ireland ### 2026-08-20: Mark Zuckerberg buys Strancally Castle in Ireland Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a historic 19th-century estate in County Waterford, Ireland, estimated to be worth between €20 million and €30 million. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mark-zuckerberg-purchases-strancally-castle-in-ireland --- Cite as: Mark Zuckerberg acquisition of Strancally Castle. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mark-zuckerberg-acquisition-of-strancally-castle