Though the community’s oral history preserves this connection to the O’Kelly clan, written records are frustratingly sparse. The only documented reference comes from 1641, when land surveys show that William Roe Mc Rory Kelly and John Mc Colla Kelly owned 136 acres at this location. This single historical mention offers a tantalising glimpse into the site’s past, yet leaves much to the imagination about the castle’s origins, its builders, and the daily lives of those who once called it home.

Today, visitors will find a rectangular, grass-covered mound measuring 24 metres from northeast to southwest and 23.5 metres from northwest to southeast, rising to a maximum height of 2 metres. The mound consists of earth and stone, though centuries of weather and neglect have taken their toll; numerous quarry holes pockmark the surface where stone was likely removed for other building projects over the years. Despite these disturbances, no clear wall faces remain visible, making it difficult to determine the original structure’s layout or architectural features.

The absence of detailed historical records makes this site all the more intriguing for those interested in Ireland’s medieval past. Was this a defensive fortification, a status symbol for the O’Kelly family, or perhaps both? The castle’s elevated position would have provided excellent views across the surrounding countryside, suggesting strategic importance. While archaeological investigation might reveal more about this enigmatic ruin, for now it stands as a quiet reminder of the O’Kelly presence in Roscommon, its earthen form slowly returning to the landscape from which it was built.