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Saint Fachanan (also known as Fachtna), belonged to the ancient princely race of theCorcu Loígde.
Very little is known with certainty about Fachanan. He is linked by a strong early tradition withKilfenora, where he founded a monastery in the sixth century.[1] He is venerated as the firstBishop of Kilfenora. In the Roman Catholic Church, this diocese is now administered by theDiocese of Galway and in the Anglican church by theDiocese of Limerick and Killaloe.
His feast day is 20 December.
Saint Fachtna ofRoss (feast day: formerly 14 August, now 13 August) was also called Fachanan.
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