Saint Fachanan, about whom little is known with certainty, is linked by a strong early tradition with Kilfenora, where he founded a church or monastery in the sixth century.
Career
He is venerated as the first Bishop of Kilfenora. His feast day is 20 December. Saint Fachtna of Ross (feast day: formerly 14 August, now 13 August) was also called Fachanan.
He belonged to the ancient princely race of the Corcu Loígde.