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RTÉ’s Operation Transformation with Kathryn Thomas
Ireland
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Operation Transformation is back for 2022! A brand new series starts this Wednesday the 5th of January at 9:30pm on RTE One. Over the next few days we will be introducing our five new leaders who will lead the nation on this year’s health and wellness plan 💪 Stay tuned!!
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Hazel looking gorgeous in gold while head banging to a bit a Bon Jovi!! 💪😍#OperationTransformation #KeepWell @HealthyIreland @RTEOne @rte @LifeStyleRTE @RadioRayRTE
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"You're 29 again!!" Congrats to our greatest showman Shane after a total loss of 2 stone 13lbs, and looking mighty dapper in his three piece suit!! 👔😍 #OperationTransformation
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A huge congrats to David who has lost 1st 2.5lb - the biggest weight loss in the history of the show!! #recordbreaker #rteot #operationtransformation
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"You are the reason for people to find hope" The fabulous Jean!! 🌟😍😇 #OperationTransformation
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WHAT A WAY TO END THE SERIES!!! Thanks so much to everyone who took part, everyone who watched the show, and everyone who supported our leaders on social, you have all been amazing!! And of course congrats to Tanya and Mark, whoop whoop!! 💖💖💖💖💖 #OperationTransformation
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FAB FIVE FOR FINISHING THEIR 5K!! 🙌🥳🎊🎉🍾❤️🤗.#OperationTransformation #WearRed #KeepWell @HealthyIreland @RTEOne @rte @LifeStyleRTE @RadioRayRTE @gokathrynthomas @karlhenrypt @DeiseDietitian @DrSumiDunne @dreddiemurphy
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"If people are suffering from depression or anxiety, get help." On tonight's #OperationTransformation Cathal gets a standing ovation after his talk about mental health at Letterkenny IT 👏👏👏 Tonight, 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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We're back for a brand new series next week, Wednesday 9th January at 9.30pm @RTEOne!! This year we'll be one episode a week, an hour long every Wednesday. And here's our 2018 leader David to tell us about his #OperationTransformation and how he has changed his life 😃👏🙌
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Our 2020 Leader Shane Farrell turned 30 earlier this week 🥳🥳🥳. If you think 2021 is going to be your year for change then apply online now at You can also email the casting team at optransrte@gmail.com for more information. #operationtransformation
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David's starting weight was 19st 5.5lb and today he weighs 16st 1lb, a total weight loss of 3st 4.5lb! Operation Garda Station was certainly a success! #rteot #OperationTransformation
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Goes without saying but we're very excited to have @hometownoffic on the show tonight! 8.30pm needs to hurry up!
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"This is a lady on a mission, strut your stuff Sharon!!" Here's Sharon in silver taking on the catwalk looking incredible!! 🙌🤩 #OperationTransformation #KeepWell @HealthyIreland @RTEOne @rte @LifeStyleRTE @RadioRayRTE
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Huge congrats to our fab five and to everyone who took part in the #OperationTransformation 5K both at Phoenix Park and runs all around the country, amazing day!! ❤️❤️❤️
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#Happy New Year 2021 everyone!! 😃😃😃 #OperationTransformation is back with a new series next Wednesday (6th Jan, 9.35pm @RTEOne) & over the next few days we’ll be giving our followers an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek at our brand new leaders for 2021 so keep an eye on our page… 👍👍
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Thanks so much to our leaders, our experts, everyone who took part, everyone who watched the show, and everyone who supported our leaders on social, you have all been amazing!! 👏🙌🥳😍#OperationTransformation #KeepWell @HealthyIreland @RTEOne @rte @LifeStyleRTE @RadioRayRTE
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HUGE CONGRATS to our leaders and to everyone who took part at the 5K, thanks so much for joining us, such an amazing day!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ #OperationTransformation
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This girl is on fire!! And she's also lost a total of 1st 13lb, congrats Siobhán!! 🔥🔥🔥 #OperationTransformation Grand Finale on now on @RTEOne
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"I am what I am." In tonight's episode Cathal tells us how his confidence is growing as he continues his #OperationTransformation! 👊 Tune in tonight, 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Our third leader is David Cryan from Roscommon! #rteot on @RTEOne with @gokathrynthomas @karlhenrypt @ciarakellydoc @DeiseDietitian @dreddiemurphy
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Big well done to @hometownoffic for doing the Ad Break Challenge! #ItsYourMove #OperationTransformation
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When Paul heard the weather in Ireland this week is set to be as hot as the French Riviera he lost the plot!! 🏊♂️🏝🤪.For more on this tune in tonight, #OperationTransformation 9.35pm @RTEOne
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We're back tonight so it's time to ditch the biscuits!! And the Jaffa Cakes, and the Kit Kats and the purple Snack Bars. 😂😂😂.#OperationTransformation Wednesdays, 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Behind the scenes as our five fearless leaders get ready to take on the #operationtransformation 5K!! 💪💪💪💪💪
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David's looking dapper and ready for his month in the Garda calendar!!.David's makeover details are:.Suit, shoes: Benetti at Protocol For Men.Hair: Sugar Daddy.#rteot #operationtransformation
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After a total weight loss of 2st 12lb, Paul's in his paisley and giving it SOCKS the catwalk!! 🕺🤣🕺 #OperationTransformation
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Huge congrats to Cathal after his MAHOOSIVE loss of 3st 10lb and for twerking to Thunderstruck!! ⚡️🤘💥😆 #OperationTransformation
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Thanks to everyone asking about our new app, just to let you know there has been so much traffic we're having technical issues, but trying to sort as quickly as we can, will keep you posted! #OperationTransformation.
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Our fab five are here and ready to take on the 5K!! Best of luck to everyone joining us today!! 👍🏽👍🏽#operationtransformation
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"The old me is back!" And she's looking fab!! Congratulations Andrea after a total loss of 2 stone 5lbs and a WHOPPING loss of 44.5 inches!! 😮🙌🙌.#OperationTransformation
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Tune in tonight to see Mark’s proposal to Tanya at the Grand Finale on @rteone at 9:35pm!! 💍 🎉💍 #operationtransformation #grandfinale
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Well done David and Zoe who completed their @parkrunIE at @griffeenparkrun in Lucan!! #loveparkrun #rteot #operationtransformation
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"You look SMOKIN girlfriend!!" And she's also lost a total of 28.5 inches, congrats Lorraine!! 🔥👏 #OperationTransformation
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Don't forget we're back tomorrow night, Wednesday 9th January at 9.35pm on @RTEOne with a brand new series!! :) And here's what #OperationTransformation meant to our Mallow Motivator Wayne from 2018 👍👍👍
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We're back tonight!! Time to ditch the hash browns, the sausages, the pudding, the rashers. 😂 #OperationTransformation Wednesdays, 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Congrats David, another 5 pounds down this week, Mr. July here we come!! 👏.#rteot #operationtransformation
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To all the schools and kids who took part in #operationtransformation 10@10. Yis are all legends! Thank you.
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Do you want all supermarkets in Ireland to ban the sale of energy drinks to under 16s? If so then please log on to our website at to sign our petition #rteot #operationtransformation
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Here's Hazel getting ready to take on her OT Virtual 5K, good luck!! 🍀🏃♀️💗#OperationTransformation #WearRed #KeepWell @HealthyIreland @RTEOne @rte @LifeStyleRTE @RadioRayRTE @gokathrynthomas @karlhenrypt @DeiseDietitian @DrSumiDunne @dreddiemurphy
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This year @TempleStreetHos have taken on the #OperationTransfomation plan, transforming their canteen with great results!
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Are you ready for #rteot 2018?! We're back tomorrow night! Join @gokathrynthomas, our experts @karlhenrypt @dreddiemurphy @ciarakellydoc @DeiseDietitian and our leaders on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 8.30pm on @RTEOne 😀
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And well done David, another brilliant week with a loss of 6.5lb!! #rteot #operationtransformation
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It's the final countdown!! Tune in tonight as our fab five leaders take on the 5K and conquer the catwalk! 👊📸👊🏃♂️.#OperationTransformation Grand Finale, tonight at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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"I want to look in the mirror and be proud of the person looking back at me." Meet Paul and the rest of our new leaders in all new #OperationTransformation starting tonight at 9.30pm on @RTEOne
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We hope you enjoyed tonight's #IrelandLightsUp! For more information on Dublin #SocialHurling, head to @dubsocialhurlin #GAAForAll #OperationTransformation
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Girl Power!! Our lady in red kicked off her shoes and gave it socks to the Spice Girls after a total loss of 1 stone 8lbs, congrats Tanya!! 💃👠👊 #OperationTransformation
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There is no stopping Elaine. Even with a back injury she has lost 1st 2lbs! What a result! @ElaineCrowley #CelebOT
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Behind the scenes with Jean, Pam and Siobhán getting ready for the finale! 💅💄💇♀️😃 Tune in tonight, #OperationTransformation Grand Finale at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Ireland Lights Up is back!! We will again see participating GAA clubs turn on their lights between 7pm-9pm each Thursday evening for six weeks (17th January – 21st February.) For all the info on locations, click here: #OperationTransformation #GAAHealth
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What a legend!! Congrats to Wayne for another loss of four and a half pounds! 🙌 #rteot #operationtransformation
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We'll be back on screens tomorrow night with our brand new leaders for 2020! In the meantime, here are a few familiar faces. ☺️.#OperationTransformation Wednesdays, 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Congrats to Barry after a MAHOOSIVE loss of 3 stone 7lbs, there'll be no stopping this cheeky monkey now!! 🐒😂💪 #OperationTransformation
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Jean wants the whole country to help her get into her wedding dress!! Tune into @RTEOne in twenty minutes just after the news to meet our new #OperationTransformation leaders
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Boyband Hometown feature in tonight's #operationtransformation @RTEOne at 8.30 @hometownoffic Make this Your Year!.
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"If you want to make something happen, it will happen!" Síobhan was truly inspired when World Champion Boxer @Kelly64kg gave a talk to the students at her school 😃 Watch tonight, #OperationTransformation at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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James makes a song and dance about the #CelebOT exercise regime. See more on @RTEOne tonight at 9.30pm @JamesPatrice
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In case you missed Jean meeting up with the rest of our leaders to tell them her AMAZING news, you can catch up on the #OperationTransformation repeat at 4.55pm on @RTEOne today! 😃😃😃
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We're back this week!! Here's a taste of all our new leaders for 2020, Andrea, Barry, Tanya, Lorraine and Shane - for more be sure to tune into #OperationTransformation on @RTEOne on Wednesday at 9.35pm! .😃😃😃😃😃
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Dust off your runners and come join us this Saturday 12th January for an #OperationTransformation Nationwide Walk!! Taking place all over the country, find out info on times and locations here:
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"You're an actual human!!" Siobhán has been delighted with the support from her students 😊 Tune into #OperationTransformation tonight, Wednesday at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Well done Marie! Five-and-a-half pounds down already. You go, girl!
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Can you believe we're already halfway through the series?! Here's how our leaders have been getting on so far! 🙌 Tune in tomorrow night to see our leaders continue their #OperationTransformation, Wednesdays at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Meet our first leader Paul, pictured here with his mum Mary!! Paul Murphy (41) from Sligo is the manager and owner of Murphy’s Hotel in Tubbercurry. Watch our next reveal live on Facebook with @gokathrynthomas at 1.30pm!! #OperationTransformation
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Sean has lost over 2 stone since the finale, bringing his overall weight loss to 5 stone 3lbs! Want to apply?
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Lorraine is keeping her fingers and toes crossed for this weeks weigh in!🤞🙏 Best of luck to Lorraine and all our leaders, tune in tonight to see how they get on, 9.35pm on @RTEOne .#operationtransformation
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Meet our second leader for #OperationTransformation 2019!!Cathal Gallagher (48) lives with his wife Agi and their daughter in Ballyshannon in Donegal, where he works as a paramedic with the Ambulance service. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for our next reveal, coming soon.
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Thanks for all your support for Sarah, Mary and David, be sure to tune in again tomorrow to meet our remaining two leaders! #rteot at 8.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays on @RTEOne with @gokathrynthomas @karlhenrypt @DeiseDietitian @dreddiemurphy @ciarakellydoc.
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.@gokathrynthomas reveals leader number 3, Wayne O'Donnell from Mallow in Cork! Catch us again on Monday for our next reveal live on our Facebook page and on @RadioRayRTE on @RTERadio1 !
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Leader Mary has lost 5.5lb! She's backing away from the creme eggs and sticking to the plan!! #rteot #operationtransformation
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Congrats David, 4 pounds down and looking ten years younger!! 🙌 #rteot #operationtransformation
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Say hello to our first leader for 2018, it's Sarah O'Callaghan from Ballinagh in Cavan! #rteot with @gokathrynthomas @karlhenrypt @ciarakellydoc @DeiseDietitian @dreddiemurphy
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Don't forget to tune in tonight at 9.35pm on @RTEOne for the first #OperationTransformation of 2020! And here's just a glimpse of what's to come.
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How incredible is Chris? He’s posted a total loss of 2st 3lbs. G’wan the Chris! #operationtransformation
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Karl is not joking around! He means business and has lost a huge 10.5 lbs! @karlkingov Go Karl! #CelebOT
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"That's the warm up done!" 🤣 .If you missed our last episode of #OperationTransformation you can catch up on the repeat, Saturday at 4.55pm on @RTEOne
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Meet our Top 20 for 2020!!😃 We put them through their paces today, and you can get your first look at the fab five chosen as @gokathrynthomas reveals each #OperationTransformation leader Monday to Friday next week from 12.30pm on @LifeStyleRTE 🙌
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Our fab five are going to be on tonight’s @RTELateLateShow show on @RTEOne talking about their #OperationTransformation journey so far so be sure to tune in!!
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Some lovely pics of our leaders as they crossed the 5K Finish Line! For more watch our #OperationTransformation Grand Finale, Wednesday 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Seán hits the catwalk tonight a full 2st 11½lbs lighter than 8 weeks ago! Some bloke for one bloke! #operationtransformation
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Here's a very special message from An Taoiseach @campaignforleo who would like to invite everyone across the country to take part in their local walk tomorrow morning from 11am! There are 85 venues to choose from, where will you be? Walks list: #rteot
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Hundreds turned up to support Lorraine and @karlhenrypt in Cavan!! Thanks so much to them and to everyone who joined us this morning at #OperationTransformation nationwide walks all around the country!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
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"I feel like I've got a new lease of life." See how Paul and the rest of our #OperationTransformation leaders have been getting on, tomorrow night at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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"I feel in the best head space, and the best health space." Find out how Jean got on this week, tonight on #OperationTransformation at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Thanks so much to all our families and to @FightingWordsIE for such a heartwarming ending, and thanks to everyone who joined us, taking part in the series and watching #otkwa 💓💓💓
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High five!! The self catering on the street paid off and David lost 5.5 pounds!! #rteot #operationtransformation
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"I genuinely didn't think that I could be this happy again." 🥰👏.#OperationTransformation on Wednesday at 9.35pm on @RTEOne
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Fair play to everyone who took part in the Operation Transformation 5K all over the country. #rteot #operationtransformation
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Fair play Felicity! Another week done and a loss of 4.5lb, congrats! #rteot #operationtransformation
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Clare has absolutely smashed it and lost 24.5lbs during her OT journey!.#operationtransformation
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Is there no stopping Seán? He’s posted a whopping 4lb loss this week. Nice one, Seán! #operationtransformation #rteOT
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