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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg buys a 200-year-old castle in Ireland

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Rafiqul Islam
Rafiqul Islam
21 August 2026, 1:15 PM 1,000 4 min read
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg buys a 200-year-old castle in Ireland
আয়ারল্যান্ডে ২০০ বছরের পুরোনো একটি দুর্গ কিনেছেন ফেসবুকের প্রতিষ্ঠাতা মার্ক জাকারবার্গ। Photo: ছবি: প্রথম আলো

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg buys a 200-year-old castle in Ireland. Our correspondent has the details, along with comment from the authorities concerned.

Officials said preparations were under way and the situation was being monitored closely. Those present described the scene and said they had asked the authorities to act sooner.

We are watching this hour by hour and will update the public as soon as anything changes.

According to the office concerned, these steps have been taken so far:

  • A control room has been opened.
  • Field teams have been deployed.
  • An emergency hotline is now live.

What happens next

Further details will be published as they emerge. Those concerned have been asked to stay alert and to follow official announcements.

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