Though no stones remain visible today, historical records paint a picture of a structure that stood here for centuries before vanishing from the landscape. In 1837, when John O’Conor was compiling the Ordnance Survey Letters for County Kildare, he noted the presence of “the ruins of an old Castle”, suggesting that at least some remnants were still visible at that time.

The castle’s history is intertwined with some of Ireland’s notable families. Originally, the Eustace family leased the castle and surrounding lands from the Wesleys of Narragh, but ownership eventually passed to the 1st Viscount Baltinglass. The property remained in the family, later belonging to the widow of the Viscount’s third son, Alexander, who was born in 1508. This succession of ownership reflects the complex web of land holdings and family connections that characterised Irish aristocratic society during the medieval and early modern periods.

By the time local historian Tickell was writing in 1960, he recorded that the castle had been replaced by a farmhouse, completing the transformation from military stronghold to agricultural holding. While the castle has left no visible trace above ground, archaeologists believe that sub-surface deposits may still survive intact beneath the soil. These hidden remains could potentially reveal details about the castle’s construction, layout, and the daily lives of those who once called it home; a reminder that Ireland’s history often lies just beneath our feet, waiting to tell its story.