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Mark Zuckerberg has paid almost double the listed price for Gothic Castle in Ireland

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What happened

Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired Strancally Castle in County Waterford for more than €51 million.

The couple plans to use the castle as a family residence during visits to Ireland.

Key facts

  • Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired Strancally Castle in County Waterford for more than €51 million.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:40:25 UTC.

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