What remains today is primarily the north wall of a rectangular tower, stretching 8.2 metres long and 2 metres wide, which still reaches up to what would have been the second floor. The castle’s strategic position on elevated ground offered its inhabitants commanding views across the surrounding landscape, whilst hints of a possible medieval settlement to the northwest suggest this site has been significant for far longer than the stone ruins themselves.

The tower’s architectural features reveal the practicalities of medieval castle life. In the northeast corner, you can trace the outline of a spiral staircase that once wound its way to the top of the building, illuminated by two narrow windows that still pierce the thick walls. The first floor contains particularly interesting details; a mural passage leads to a garderobe at the western end, essentially a medieval toilet built into the castle walls, whilst evidence suggests this level once featured a vaulted ceiling, a sign of the structure’s former strength and sophistication.

Historical records provide a glimpse into the castle’s past ownership. In 1574, the tower belonged to Richard MacJonyn, and at that time it was known as Ellistronbeg, according to documentation from Knox’s 1908 work. This alternative name offers an intriguing connection to the castle’s Gaelic heritage, though like many Irish castles, its full story likely stretches back much further than surviving written records can tell us.