Killygordon[2] (Irish: Cúil na gCuirridín) is a small village in the Finn Valley in the east of County Donegal, Ireland.
[4] Monellan Castle, situated two miles outside the village, was built during the 18th century, and part of the 35-room dwelling was underground, to be used as a place of safety - if such was required.
The castle and its gardens were in proper condition for some time after the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1778,[verification needed] until its demolition in the 1930s - on orders given to the Irish Land Commission by the government.
The village and surrounding areas have a large Church of Ireland and Presbyterian minority, however, Roman Catholicism is the main religion practised.
Killygordon - Crossroads is home to some major companies including Donegal Creameries, McMenamin Engineering - a steel fabrication company and Mantis Cranes - a crane rental and manufacturer.The local Gaelic football team is Aodh Rua (Red Hugh's) and Setanta is the local hurling team.