Though little remains of the original structure today, this historic site has been recognised for its cultural importance and is protected under a preservation order that has been in place since 1955. The order, made under the National Monuments Acts, ensures that this piece of Kerry’s medieval past remains safeguarded for future generations to study and appreciate.

The castle that once stood at Liscahane would have been typical of the fortified structures built throughout Ireland during the medieval period. These castles served multiple purposes; they were defensive strongholds, administrative centres, and symbols of power for the Anglo-Norman lords who constructed them across the Irish landscape. While time and history have taken their toll on the physical structure, the site itself remains an important archaeological resource that helps historians piece together the story of medieval Kerry.

Today, visitors to the area will find little more than earthworks and perhaps some scattered stones where the castle once commanded the landscape. However, its designation as a protected monument means that any archaeological features that survive beneath the ground are preserved, waiting to reveal their secrets to future archaeological investigations. The site serves as a reminder that Ireland’s historical landscape extends far beyond its famous castles and monuments; even these quieter ruins play their part in telling the complex story of Ireland’s past.