Full steam ahead for Operation Transformation leader, Kathleen

‘Transformation’ - the clue is in the name. Things are never quite the same once you’re selected for ‘Operation Transformation’. On cue, Kathleen Mullins (nee Hurley) has gone from someone who was known locally, to an individual who is, as they say, a household name. A keen follower of the hit series before applying, Kathleen is a willing recruit with no regrets.

“All the changes I’ve made have been for the better, it’s a fantastic experience, I’m learning so much about myself and I suppose, most importantly of all, people have been so supportive”. This was Kathleen’s reaction when we met up in Watergrasshill on Tuesday evening.

Kathleen made the short journey from Carraig-na-bh-Fear to ‘the hill’ to lead an ‘ Operation Transformation’ community walk. She was joined by family, friends, neighbours and members of the public - all of whom wanted to show solidarity with Kathleen on her weight loss journey.

With regard to what lay ahead, Kathleen said it was ‘full on’ for her and her ‘ shadow’ - professional camera man, Conor Waters. While Conor said Kathleen was ‘an uplifting individual with a really positive attitude’.

POSITIVE CHANGES

Last Tuesday night’s walk consisted of a loop that started and finished at Watergrasshill National School. It attracted walkers, joggers and runners of all ages - the perfectly calm, crisp evening making the event all the more attractive.

Looking at the ‘Operation Transformation’ schedule, Kathleen said it would involve a number of health checks, a horse riding session and a day out at Carrigtwohill Point-to-Points.

50-year-old Kathleen is already a successful business owner and farmer, with a special interest in horses. She cites the sudden passing of her sister, Susan, as a ‘crossroads moment’ in her life and is now an enthusiastic advocate of the ‘Operation Transformation’ gospel.

“It’s an opportunity that I wanted and got, it’s been great so far and hopefully all the leaders are encouraging more people to make positive changes in their lives,” she said.

(Pic: John Ahern) READY FOR ROAD - Kathleen’s supporters turned out in force for last Tuesday night’s Operation Transformation community walk/run in Watergrasshill, l-r: Niamh Casey, Emily Hyde, Heather Mullins, Kathleen Hurley-Mullins, Amy Turpin, Katie Turpin, Alex Murphy, Roisin O’Donovan and Clare O’Donovan.

(Pic: John Ahern) Operation Transformation leader, Kathleen Mullins and her camera man, Conor Waters, pictured following Tuesday night’s community walk in Watergrasshill, in the presence of locals, l-r: Bridie Browne, Lynn Wolfe, Heather Mullins and Rosarie Lomasney.

(Pic: John Ahern) SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT - Some of those who turned out to support Kathleen Hurley-Mullins in Watergrasshill last Tuesday evening: Cllr Sheila O’Callaghan (right) and Rosarie Lomasney (second right), along with the Browne family from Carraig-na-bhFear, Brendan, Bridie, Matthew and Emma.