This ringfort, or rath as it’s known locally, sits on gently sloping ground that descends from north to south and east to west. To create a level surface, earth was built up where needed, resulting in a platform edge that varies in height; about 0.7 metres at the southeast, southwest and northwest points, dropping to roughly 0.3 metres on the northeastern side. A faint raised edge runs around the perimeter, likely the weathered remains of what was once a defensive bank.

The most intriguing feature is a three-metre-wide break in the southwestern perimeter, where an earthen ramp slopes down to meet the ground outside. This appears to be the original entrance, offering a glimpse into how the fort’s inhabitants would have accessed their elevated refuge. The positioning of this entrance suggests careful consideration of both defensive needs and practical access.

The ringfort overlooks the waters of Mulroy Bay, which lies about 150 metres to the south, placing it in what would have been prime grazing land. This strategic location would have offered its builders both productive farmland and views across the bay, allowing them to monitor maritime traffic whilst maintaining their agricultural pursuits. Today, this modest earthwork stands as a quiet reminder of early medieval settlement patterns in Donegal, when such fortified farmsteads dotted the Irish countryside.