Today, a working farmyard occupies the exact footprint of this medieval stronghold, its boundaries still partially defined by the original bawn wall that once protected the castle grounds. This defensive wall, catalogued as monument LI015-012001, represents one of the more visible remnants of the castle’s former grandeur, creating an unusual blend of agricultural practicality and medieval architecture.

The site’s transformation from castle to farmyard is clearly documented through modern aerial photography. Both Ordnance Survey Ireland orthophotos and Digital Globe satellite imagery captured between 2011 and 2013 reveal the outline of the contemporary farm buildings sitting precisely where the castle once stood. This layering of history is particularly striking from above, where the geometric patterns of the farmyard echo the defensive layout of the original fortress, demonstrating how medieval planning continues to influence modern land use.

Archaeological research by Salter in 2004 confirmed the connection between the surviving bawn wall and the castle complex, establishing that what might appear to casual observers as simple farm boundaries are actually substantial medieval fortifications. This continuity of use, from medieval stronghold to modern farmyard, tells a broader story about Ireland’s rural heritage; how practical necessity has preserved historical structures through adaptation rather than abandonment, and how the past remains visible in the everyday agricultural landscape of County Limerick.