Records from 1574 show the original tower house was in the possession of one Dermott O’Daly, though its sturdy rectangular form likely predates even this early documentation. The four-storey tower, measuring 12 metres in length and 9 metres wide, now forms the western end of a much later addition; an 18th or 19th century house that transformed the medieval fortification into something resembling a Georgian country residence.

The later additions showcase the typical architectural flourishes of their era, with a rectangular three-bay, two-storey structure built over a basement. Stone steps lead up to the centrally placed doorway in the south wall, whilst substantial chimney stacks crown both gables. Yet it’s the original tower house features that truly captivate. The pointed arch doorway in the east wall reveals defensive thinking at its finest, framed by an outer arch with a narrow slit between them that functions like a murder hole, allowing defenders to attack anyone trying to force entry. This doorway once led to a lobby with a guardroom to the south, which remarkably remains intact today.

The original stone stairs once spiralled upward from the northwest corner, though only two steps survive; a rickety wooden staircase now occupies their place. Other medieval features include a blocked segmental arch doorway in the north wall, a blocked ogee-headed window in the east wall, and several defensive slit windows piercing the western and northern walls. Just 80 metres to the north-northwest lie the ruins of a church, suggesting this was once the heart of a small but significant medieval settlement. Together, these structures paint a picture of life in Gaelic Ireland, where local lords like the O’Dalys built these compact but formidable towers to protect their families and assert their authority over the surrounding landscape.