Measuring 10 metres east to west and 7 metres north to south, with walls standing about 2 metres high, this mortared stone construction has been slowly reclaimed by nature over the centuries. The structure slopes steeply on all sides, particularly on its western face, whilst its interior has filled with rubble from gradual collapse.

First documented by McCaffrey in 1952, the ruins have been tentatively identified as the possible remains of a castle, though centuries of decay make definitive identification challenging. The rectangular footprint and substantial mortared walls certainly suggest a building of some importance, whether a small tower house, fortified dwelling, or defensive structure that once watched over these Galway pasturelands.

Today, grass covers the weathered stones, and the structure sits quietly in its field, a subtle reminder of the layers of history embedded in Ireland’s rural landscape. The Galway Archaeological Survey continues to monitor and document sites like this one, ensuring that even the most modest ruins contribute to our understanding of medieval settlement patterns in the west of Ireland.