What remains today is little more than a rubble-strewn footprint of a once-proud tower house, its stones scattered by the devastating gale that struck on 6th January 1839. The fierce winds that winter night brought down centuries of history in a matter of hours, leaving behind only tantalising glimpses of the castle’s former grandeur.

Despite the extensive collapse, careful examination reveals intriguing architectural details that speak to the sophistication of this medieval stronghold. The main entrance, positioned centrally in the south wall, preserves its lower door jambs; these led visitors into a small lobby where they faced a beautifully crafted doorway with two-centred arch and chamfered, punch-dressed stonework. From this central point, the castle’s defensive design becomes apparent: mural stairs tucked into the western end of the south wall provided access to upper floors, whilst a small guardroom occupied the southeastern corner, allowing guards to monitor all who entered.

One curious survivor of the castle’s destruction found new life elsewhere; a single-light window with an elegant ogee-headed arch was salvaged from the ruins and incorporated into the eastern gable of a nearby shed, where it continues to catch the light just as it did centuries ago. Though the castle itself lies in ruins, covered in its own fallen masonry and making detailed archaeological investigation nearly impossible, these fragments help piece together the story of what was clearly once an impressive and strategically positioned fortress in the Tipperary landscape.