The first Operation Transformation 2018 leader has been revealed as 52-year-old Mary Diamond from Kiltimagh in Co Mayo, writes Breda Graham. The mother of three was surprised with the news at her home by Kathryn Thomas who described her as an ’absolute gem’ on the Ray D’Arcy Show on RTÉ Radio 1 today. Ray was joined in studio by OT expert Aoife Hearne and on the line with Kathryn Thomas live from Kiltimagh as they revealed the first leader of Operation Transformation 2018. Speaking on the Ray D’Arcy Show, Mary said, "This is really what I need". On Monday, Ray joined the Operation Transformation team for their assessment day which saw 19 hopefuls put through their paces, emotionally and physically.

Source: Evening echo November 22, 2017 17:37 UTC