Pól Mag Lionáin is a member of Gaeilge Locha Riach and has worked for the last 25 years in promoting and teaching the Irish language in the Loughrea area. Through his involvement in Gaeilge Locha Riach the Irish language has been promoted in various ways; through schools, summer camps, Gaeltacht scholarships and by the committee’s work ensuring the visibility of the Irish language in daily life in Loughrea. Pól enjoys sport and outdoor activities and has a deep interest in local history heritage and environmental issues in the greater Loughrea area. Pól is employed as a principal teacher in Gaelscoil Riabhach, Loughrea’s Irish-medium primary school.