This lone southeastern corner is all that remains of the medieval tower house, the rest having fallen victim to progress when it was demolished in 1809 to make way for the construction of Castlefarm House next door. The surviving section, though heavily cloaked in ivy, still reaches at least two storeys high; a remarkable feat considering local records from the 1840s estimated it once stood at an impressive 55 feet, or roughly 16.76 metres.

The remaining corner showcases the craftsmanship of its medieval builders, with carefully dressed limestone quoins and walls measuring approximately 2.6 metres thick, complete with a characteristic base batter that helped distribute the structure’s considerable weight. Windows are still visible at second floor level; one in the eastern wall and traces of another in the southern wall, offering glimpses into the castle’s former grandeur. These apertures would have once provided both light and defensive vantage points for the castle’s inhabitants.

The castle’s history is deeply entwined with the politics of medieval Ireland. It served as a stronghold for the Coshmang branch of the MacCarthy More clan until the tumultuous Desmond Rebellion, after which it fell into the hands of Valentine Browne, who undertook repairs to the battle scarred fortress. Today, visitors can find this atmospheric ruin in County Kerry, with the medieval Molahiffe graveyard and church ruins lying just 100 metres to the south, creating a poignant cluster of historical monuments that speak to centuries of Irish history.