Operation Transformation

A PORTLAOISE woman has been revealed as one of the first two leaders for the new series of Operation Transformation, which is being filmed in Laois.

Ann, who ran Simpson’s Gala shop in Stradbally until her recent retirement and is involved in a wide range of community groups, was a popular choice to lead the challenge with fitness trainer Karl Henry. Andrea said: “In my journey on Operation Transformation, I look forward to getting healthy and being happy in my own body. Sadly, Dylan passed away in January 2019 aged only 13 and his loss left a huge void in all the family’s lives.

Andrea Daly cared for her late son Dylan who had cerebral palsy and sadly passed away four years ago at the age of 13.

She added: “I look forward to getting healthy and being happy in my own body My journey on Operation Transformation. Coach Stephanie Bowden, 31, wants to lose weight after having her second child last year. “I feel this is my year and looking forward to the next eight weeks and seeing what the months and year brings.”

A Portlaoise resident has been unveiled as one of the first two leaders for the new series of Operation Transformation. Originally from Arklow, Co Wicklow, ...

Since having Jack, over four years ago and Aoife earlier this year, Stephanie is struggling to get her mojo back. Thirty-one-year-old Stephanie lives with her partner Brian and their two children, Jack and Aoife. Andrea said: “My journey on Operation Transformation, I look forward to getting healthy and being happy in my own body.

Stephanie Bowden and Andrea Daly named as the first two leaders for the return of the new series of Operation Transformation. Living in Clondal...

Andrea said: “My journey on Operation Transformation, I look forward to getting healthy and being happy in my own body. Sadly, in January 2019, at the age of 13 Dylan passed away. Since having Jack, over four years ago and Aoife earlier this year, Stephanie is struggling to get her mojo back.

The brand new season of Operation Transformation appears on our TV screens on Wednesday night - and there is now added Laois interest.

Sadly, in January 2019, at the age of 13 Dylan passed away. The time has come for Andrea to go on an adventure of discovery – not only for herself but for her family too – and she knows Dylan will be with her every step of the way. And now we will have a Laois person to get behind as Andrea Daly from Portlaoise has been chosen as one of the leaders.

Thomas Hynes, 50, is from Granard, Co Longford and lives with his wife Eileen and their 11-year-old son Harry. Five years ago, he suffered a heart attack, ...

However, with a very busy house and a busy school, Lorraine is juggling a lot. Unfortunately, like many businesses across the country, business started to disappear, and he was forced to close as the effects of Covid took hold. Never one to sit on his laurels, Thomas started his own pizza food truck business with his brother-in-law in their own town. Turning 43 in January, Lorraine feels it is time to bring her own health and well-being into focus and 2023 is the year for her to do that. He said: “A risk to my heart is a risk to my health and getting a healthy lifestyle is my motivation to becoming an Operation Transformation Leader in 2023.” In his 50th year Thomas wants to introduce a sustainable routine into his health and well-being as he moves into the next stage of his life.

Following yesterday's reveal of Stephanie Bowden and Andrea Daly as the first OT 2023 Leaders, we can now reveal that Thomas Hynes and Lorraine Dempsey have ...

However, with a very busy house and a busy life in school, Lorraine is juggling a lot. Exercise and movement used to play a huge part in the mum of three's routine, but says she has fallen out of the habit in the last two years. Thomas ran and owned a successful dry-cleaning business.