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Zuckerberg’s Irish Castle Move | Belfast News

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Mark Zuckerberg’s surprise purchase of Strancally Castle in Waterford, Ireland — a secluded 440-acre estate nestled by forests and the River Blackwater — has locals buzzing. While tech mogul James Dyson already owns nearby property and helped fund a village playground, Zuckerberg’s move comes amid his high-profile legal battle over Meta’s alleged addictive social media design, dubbed the “big tobacco moment.” Locals are split: some welcome the investment and preservation of historic landmarks, others worry about future development like solar farms or data centers. With hopes that Zuckerberg will follow Dyson’s example as a good neighbor, the town watches with cautious optimism as this tech titan settles into Irish seclusion.

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