 The first monastic houses said to have been founded by Féchín are those on the islands of Omey and Ardoilén, both off the coast of Galway, which fell under the protection of the king of Connacht, Guaire Aidne mac Colmáin.His principal foundation was Fobur, now Fore, Co. Westmeath.Between 771 and 1169, Fore was burned at least twelve times.