The 1842 Ordnance Survey map shows this structure as a complete rectangle, but today only fragments remain, having been incorporated into the surrounding field fence system over the centuries. Much of the castle met an unfortunate end when it was bulldozed some years ago, according to local historian Healy’s 1988 account.

What survives tells a modest story of medieval construction techniques. The north wall, roughly 10.5 metres long and standing about 1.4 metres high, showcases mortared sandstone rubble construction with a distinctive base batter on its northern face; a common defensive feature that helped deflect projectiles and strengthen the wall’s foundation. The south and west walls have vanished entirely, leaving no trace in the pasture.

The eastern boundary presents an intriguing puzzle for castle enthusiasts. The current field fence running along this edge appears suspiciously substantial, missing its outer facing and heavily overgrown with vegetation. This may well incorporate portions of the original east wall, though centuries of agricultural use have obscured any definitive evidence. These details come from the Archaeological Inventory of County Cork, Volume 3, published in 1997, with updates from field research conducted through 2009.