According to historical records from Gosling’s research in 1982 and 1991, this particular structure was likely part of a network of fortifications that helped protect the town’s inhabitants and merchants. These tower houses were common features in Irish medieval towns, serving as both defensive structures and symbols of local power.

The fate of this castle, along with its numerous counterparts, came to an abrupt end around 1747. Local accounts describe ’18 or 20 ruinous remains of small castles or defensive towers’ that were systematically demolished at the behest of Lord Limerick, who apparently had little patience for the crumbling medieval architecture cluttering the town. This wholesale clearance represents a significant moment in Dundalk’s transformation from a medieval stronghold to a more modern Georgian town.

Archaeological surveys conducted by Bradley and King in 1985, along with the official Archaeological Inventory and Survey of County Louth published in 1986 and 1991 respectively, have helped piece together the story of these lost structures. Whilst no physical traces remain visible today, the documentary evidence provides a fascinating glimpse into Dundalk’s medieval past, when the town bristled with defensive towers and the skyline would have looked remarkably different from the modern streetscape.