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From Zuckerberg to Irons - why do the wealthy buy Irish castles?

From Zuckerberg to Irons - why do the wealthy buy Irish castles?
BBC Northern Ireland Friday 21 August 2026, 14:09 UTC 1 min read
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg purchased Strancally Castle in County Waterford.
Zuckerberg (PERSON) Irish (ORG) Meta (ORG) Mark Zuckerberg (PERSON) Strancally Castle (LOCATION) County Waterford (LOCATION)
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