Built as a substantial square castle with nine separate rooms, it was surrounded by a formidable wall designed for defence. The castle complex included gardens, orchards, and a water mill, though by 1583 much of it was already falling into disrepair. The estate changed hands frequently throughout the late 16th century; originally held by J. Supple under the Earl of Desmond, it passed through several owners including Billingsley, Robert Graves, Richard Whittaker, and William Butler between 1588 and 1598.

By the early 17th century, the castle had come into the possession of Sir J. Dowdall, and William Butler retained ownership of the property in 1655. The Peppard family took up residence there in the early 18th century, maintaining the castle as a family seat for several generations. Despite its once grand status as a “sufficient residence” with fine architectural features, time took its toll on the structure.

Today, little remains of this once significant fortification. The tower has been almost completely levelled, though local memory recalls it having fine mantelpieces before its destruction. A farmhouse now occupies part of the original site within the large bawn walls, serving as a modest reminder of the castle’s former prominence in the landscape of north County Limerick. The transformation from medieval stronghold to working farm reflects the broader changes in Irish rural life over the centuries.