The only trace of this former stronghold appears on the 1839 Ordnance Survey 6-inch map, where it’s simply marked as ‘Site of Castle’, suggesting that even by the early 19th century, little remained of the original structure.

The castle’s complete disappearance is not uncommon in the Irish landscape, where centuries of conflict, neglect, and the practical reuse of building stone have erased many such fortifications. Without excavation, it’s difficult to determine when this castle was built or who occupied it, though its location in County Carlow places it within a region that saw considerable Anglo-Norman settlement from the late 12th century onwards.

Today, the working farmyard gives no hint of its martial past. This transformation from defensive fortress to agricultural centre reflects a pattern seen throughout Ireland, where the stones of old castles often found new life in farm buildings, field walls, and local houses. The site serves as a reminder that Ireland’s medieval heritage isn’t always found in dramatic ruins; sometimes it lies beneath the everyday landscapes of rural life, recorded only in old maps and archaeological inventories.