The site centres around a tower house, surrounded by a substantial bawn; a fortified courtyard wall that once protected the inhabitants from raiders and rival clans. The bawn itself is an irregular quadrilateral, measuring approximately 56 metres north to south and widening from 39 metres at its northern end to 43 metres at the southern end. Built from limestone rubble filled with clay mortar and covered in lime render, the walls rise between 3.6 and 5 metres high, including the parapet walkway that once allowed defenders to patrol the perimeter.

The defensive features of this complex are particularly well preserved and showcase the paranoia and ingenuity of medieval Irish fortification. The eastern wall contains a formidable gatehouse with a vaulted passage that would have been a killing ground for any unwelcome visitors. Anyone attempting to force entry would have faced a portcullis dropping from above, whilst defenders could rain projectiles through a murder hole in the ceiling. The passage, flanked by cut stone arches standing just over 3 metres high, leads to a guardroom on its northern side, complete with a vaulted loft and a raised threshold doorway that defenders could easily defend. The bawn’s corners feature an interesting mix of defensive towers; circular towers guard the northeast and southwest angles, whilst the northwest and southeast corners are simply rounded, creating fields of fire that would leave no blind spots for attackers to exploit.

The site has evolved considerably over the centuries, with various modifications reflecting changing needs and times. The southwest tower was altered during the 18th or 19th century when an external doorway was added, suggesting a shift from purely defensive to more domestic purposes. An 18th century house, built against the western interior wall, shows further residential development with its limestone rubble construction, brick detailing, and a practical brick oven built into the southern wall fireplace. Modern additions include three concrete stables against the western wall and a narrow entrance inserted into the southern wall, measuring just 1.29 metres wide; evidence that this ancient fortress continues to serve practical purposes for the local community today.