Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has purchased Strancally Castle, a 19th-century Gothic-style estate in southeast Ireland, adding a historic landmark overlooking the River Blackwater to his growing real estate portfolio.
The three-story castle sits on a 440-acre property in County Waterford, about 200 kilometers from Meta’s international headquarters in Dublin. Built around 1830, the estate features Gothic Revival architecture and underwent extensive restoration before Zuckerberg acquired it through an off-market deal from the family of financier Michael Alen-Buckley, who owned the property for about 25 years.
The castle is estimated to be worth between €20 million and €30 million, or roughly ₱1.2 billion to ₱1.8 billion, according to The Irish Times.
A spokesperson for Zuckerberg confirmed the acquisition, saying,
“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.”
Strancally Castle was designed by architects James and George Richard Pain, who were also behind several notable Irish structures, including Dromoland Castle and Blackrock Castle. The property’s previous owners restored the estate over two decades, preserving its historic character while upgrading the residence.
The purchase comes as Zuckerberg strengthens his ties to Ireland, where Meta maintains its European operations and employs around 1,500 people. The country has long served as a major base for US technology companies operating in Europe because of its business-friendly environment.
