Mark Zuckerberg Buys 200-Year-Old Strancally Castle in Ireland with 11 Bedrooms
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, set on approximately 440 acres. The castle, built between 1827 and 1830 by architects James and George Richard Pain, features 11 bedrooms and four towers. The purchase price is reported between 20 and 35 million dollars. The property is linked to a local murder legend involving a 'murder-hole,' though this folklore is noted as unverified. Zuckerberg's spokesperson confirmed the family looks forward to caring for the historic home and spending time in Ireland.
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moneycontrol broke this story on 24 Aug, 08:18 am. Other outlets followed.