Known locally as Neal’s or Neill’s castle, this structure appears on the Strafford map dating to around 1636, marking its importance to the area even in the early modern period. The ruins sit on level ground about 50 metres from the river, near where the Hind begins its southward journey through the Irish countryside.

Today, only fragments of the original fortress survive to tell its story. The north wall stretches just over six metres internally and rises to a maximum height of three metres, its substantial thickness of 1.4 metres suggesting this was once a formidable defensive structure. Adjacent portions of the east and west walls remain visible, though time has stripped away most distinguishing architectural features that might help date the castle more precisely or reveal details about its original design and purpose.

The castle’s local names, Neal’s or Neill’s, hint at possible connections to Irish families who may have held the land, though the exact history of ownership remains unclear. Its position near the source of the Hind River would have provided both a strategic vantage point and access to fresh water, essential considerations for any medieval stronghold. While the surviving walls may lack the elaborate details found at grander sites, they stand as a tangible link to Roscommon’s medieval past, when such fortifications dotted the landscape as symbols of power and protection.