π° What Happened
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan paid for the Gothic Strancally Castle in Ireland and around 440 acres, to use as a base on visits. The off-market price was not disclosed but is estimated at 20 to 30 million euros.
π The Backstory
The castle, built in the 1830s, was designed by architects James and George Pain. It had been owned by a financier for 25 years, and Ireland is home to Meta's international headquarters.
π― Why It Matters
The purchase ties Zuckerberg more closely to Ireland and Meta's European base. It is another example of a tech billionaire acquiring a landmark overseas estate.
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan paid for the Gothic Strancally Castle in Ireland and around 440 acres, to use as a base on visits. The off-market price was not disclosed but is estimated at 20 to 30 million euros.
The castle, built in the 1830s, was designed by architects James and George Pain. It had been owned by a financier for 25 years, and Ireland is home to Meta's international headquarters.
The purchase ties Zuckerberg more closely to Ireland and Meta's European base. It is another example of a tech billionaire acquiring a landmark overseas estate.
π° Source: Guardian AU Business
theguardian.com β
Was this article useful?