The castle was controlled by the O'Flaherty chieftains until 1572, when it was captured by Sir Edward Fitton, President of Connaught, and granted to a junior member of the clan who accepted the legal formalities of recognizing "the Crown."
Until 1572, the castle was under the management of the O'Flaherty chieftains. Following this period, it came into possession of Sir Edward Fitton, President of Connaught, and was subsequently given to a junior member of the clan who recognized "the Crown."