Saint Féchín or Féichín, also known as Mo-Ecca, was a 7th-century Irish saint, chiefly remembered as the founder of the monastery at Fore (Fobar), County Westmeath.
Saint Féchín statue at Fore Abbey
Kearney's house ruins at Omey Island.
Saint Feichin's church ruins on Omey Island
Fore Abbey is the ruins of a Benedictine and Early Gaelic 7th century Abbey with associated Mill, Anchorite's Cell, Holy Wells and a structure associated with St. Feichin, all situated to the north of Lough Lene in County Westmeath, adjacent to Fore village. Architectural additions, damage by fire and dismantlement have altered the site's appearance and layout over the centuries.
Fore Abbey
Fore Abbey
Fore Village
Image: Early high cross at Fore