The site commands an impressive position, with the land dropping away sharply to the south and southeast into a flat expanse of boggy wetland below. From this elevated spot, the castle’s inhabitants would have enjoyed clear views across the surrounding countryside, whilst keeping watch on the nearby ridge to the northwest where a possible motte and church still stand today.

What remains of the castle is a low, grass-covered mound roughly circular in shape, measuring about 20 to 25 metres across at its base and rising to just over a metre and a half in height. The mound’s irregular scarp blends seamlessly with the natural slope of the land, particularly where it falls away steeply towards the bog. Whilst stones poke through the grass here and there, no clear traces of the masonry structure remain visible. Historic maps from the 19th and early 20th centuries show a rectangular building at this location, annotated as ‘Castle (in ruins)’ on the 1838 Ordnance Survey map, suggesting it may have been a tower house typical of the region.

The site has seen considerable change over the centuries; quarrying has damaged both the top and slopes of the mound, and the old field walls that once stood to the north of the castle have long since been removed. Despite these alterations, the castle’s strategic positioning and its relationship with the surrounding landscape remain clear, offering visitors a tangible connection to the defensive considerations of Ireland’s medieval lords who chose this commanding spot to build their stronghold.