This rectangular tower, measuring approximately 9.9 metres north to south and 12 metres east to west, has suffered considerable damage over the years; recent demolition work in the late 20th century to create space for a milking shed reduced much of the structure to foundation level. Today, whilst the north and west walls are largely gone and the south wall remains only to first floor height, the eastern wall still reaches the third floor, though it was likely several storeys taller in its prime.

The surviving architecture reveals intriguing details about the tower’s evolution. The ground floor features a later doorway inserted into the east wall, whilst the south wall contains a much-altered window. More interesting is the first floor window in the south wall, which retains part of an ogee-headed light and a segmental vault over its embrasure; a style typical of late medieval Irish architecture. The second and third floor levels of the east wall contain window openings, though these are now heavily obscured by ivy. One of these upper windows once featured a double ogee-headed light, according to early 20th century documentation.

Historical records and architectural evidence suggest the tower underwent significant repairs in the late 16th century. Inscriptions documented in the early 1900s, including “BC” on a window lintel and “DCK 1590” on a stone within a window embrasure, likely refer to Donogh Cormac Mac Carthy and indicate renovation work rather than the original construction date. By 1892, the tower was already described as being in decay and serving as cattle housing, whilst a photograph from around 1910 shows the north wall still standing to third floor level. An 18th century farm building was later attached to the south side, further demonstrating how this once-proud defensive structure was gradually absorbed into the agricultural landscape of rural Cork.