Mark Zuckerberg has paid almost double the listed price for Gothic Castle in Ireland
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Sun, 11 October 2026Fri, 16 October 2026
What it is about
Mark ZuckerbergPriscilla ChanMichael and Giancarla Alen-BuckleyGothic CastleIrelandStrancally CastleCounty WaterfordStrancally Castle, Waterford, IrelandIrish
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Times of India
irishexaminer.com
11 Oct, 11:40over 5 days16 Oct, 05:00
How it spread - 2 original reports
Sun, 11 October 2026
1 report- Times of India11:40first to report
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. This historic property, originally built around 1830, includes a substantial 440-acre estate. The previous owners, Michael and Giancarla Alen-Buckley, invested in extensive restorations over 25 years.
Fri, 16 October 2026
1 report- irishexaminer.com05:00
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