Person: Aoife Hearne

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

<p>An Cósta Thiar: Grúpa Snámh Uisce Bheatha on TG4</p>

culture

Wednesday TV Tips: Róbaí tirim at the ready for west coast swims

And An Cósta Thiar is followed by an Irish coastline documentary — complete with a curious snowy-white seal pup

<p>The Two Escobars; Neven's Irish Seafood Trails; Operation Transformation; Rebelde</p>

culture

Wednesday TV Tips: Seafood in Tralee; Operation Transformation and Grey's Anatomy

general

Forget about diets, mindful eating is the most powerful weight-loss tool we have

general

Ready to bounce back? When exercising after having a baby, start at your own pace and build it up

farming

Millennials buy fewer potatoes, Bord Bia finds

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Aoife Hearne: Focus on recovery not weight loss after childbirth

'Snapping back into shape isn't normal': Dietitian Aoife Hearne gets real about post-baby weight loss

Operation Transformation dietitian Aoife Hearne believes women need to be realistic about their post-pregnancy bodies, writes Ciara McDonnell.

Fri, 12 Jul, 2019

Just 56% of Irish women breastfeed their children

With just 56% of women in Ireland breastfeeding, advocates want to raise awareness about unethical marketing practices in the infant feeding industry.

Mon, 15 Apr, 2019

Dr Who? Meet Sumi Dunne the new medical expert on Operation Transformation

Dr Sumi Dunne, who recently joined RTE’s hit show Operation Transformation,opens up about work, family and loss. Margaret Jennings reports.

Thu, 17 Jan, 2019

BULLETIN: Ireland won't be pressurised on border issue, says Coveney

Here's your lunchtime bulletin.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2018

BULLETIN: Report shows 40% rise in online child abuse; Canada-style Brexit deal still on the table

Here's your morning bulletin.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2018

Taste of festive cheer with Aoife Hearne

Mindful eating will help to keep your weight under control over Christmas, dietitian Aoife Hearne tells Ciara McDonnell

Fri, 15 Dec, 2017

'Absolute gem' Mary Diamond revealed as first Operation Transformation 2018 leader

The first Operation Transformation 2018 leader has been revealed as 52-year-old Mary Diamond from Kiltimagh in Co Mayo, writes Breda Graham.

Wed, 22 Nov, 2017

Good queens are reigning

Bord Bia says the warm spring and earlier plantings have produced queens potatoes of particularly good eating quality.

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

Aoife Hearne on GAA players' nutrition: ‘Do the simple things right’

Aoife Hearne is well-known to TV viewers as a dietitian on RTÉ’s popular Operation Transformation series. The Waterford native has also worked with the Tipperary senior hurlers since 2009, providing nutritional advice to Premier County players. 

Mon, 16 Jan, 2017

‘Weight dictates me. I just want a normal life’ says Operation Transformation Cork publican

“I just want to live a normal life”. That’s the simple wish of publican Gerard Cahill from Mallow, Co Cork, who weighs almost 27 stone. He is one of 18 people hoping to become to an Operation Transformation leader.

Fri, 18 Nov, 2016

Studies must come first when juggling college work and employment

Scrimping and saving is part of the student experience, writes Sharon Ní Chonchúir. But always put your college course before a part-time job.

Tue, 23 Aug, 2016

Potato sales to soar, says Bord Bia

Irish consumers are expected to buy 20,000 tonnes of the Queens variety of potatoes over the coming months, Bord Bia predicts.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2016

Spudlove search for best grower in 2016

Bord Bia and GIY (Grow It Yourself) have announced details of a nationwide competition for potato growers.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Time to rediscover our lifelong love for humble potato

THE inherited love that Irish people have for the humble spud is growing again after a brief cooling off in the 430-year relationship.

Mon, 14 Mar, 2016

What to watch on TV this week

SUNDAY

Sat, 17 Jan, 2015

Finalists raise their game in a bid to be selected as ‘Operation’ leaders

Inspirational Operation Transformation leader Deirdre O’Donovan told 19 hopefuls facing the final cut yesterday she lost seven stone (about 44kg) and gained a “fantastic” lifestyle in just 12 months.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2014

Going against the grain and banishing gluten from your diet

WORLD tennis number one Novak Djokovic is a man who knows a lot about discipline.

Sun, 24 Aug, 2014

Food plan helps delighted Deirdre's 'Operation Transformation'

Operation Transformation leader Deirdre O’Donovan has broken her addiction to food.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2014

Deirdre ‘shocked’ to miss her Operation Transformation weight loss target

Operation Transformation leader Deirdre O’Donovan, who wants to stop emotional eating, was shocked when she failed to meet her target weight yesterday.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2014

Gibbs back on track and up to the Marc in ‘Operation Transformation’

After weighing up his options, Operation Transformation leader Marc Gibbs was glad he was a big loser yesterday.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2014

Shape I'm In: Aoife Hearne, dietician

Ms Motivator: Waterford woman Aoife Hearne is the dietician on Operation Transformation.

Sun, 26 Jan, 2014

Curry blamed for missed weight target

One of the six Operation Transformation leaders Marc Gibbs blamed a takeaway curry for failing to meet his target weight in last night’s episode.

Thu, 23 Jan, 2014

‘Operation Transformation’ returns with aim of promoting healthier lifestyles

Operation Transformation opened last night with the dreaded weigh-in.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2014

Siobhán plans catsuit transformation for TV show

A busy mum of two who admitted she was fat on national radio has been selected as an Operation Transformation leader.

Thu, 28 Nov, 2013

20 hopefuls face final cut for ‘Operation Transformation’

More than 500 people unhappy with their weight applied to become an Operation Transformation leader.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2013

Festival hoping to awaken children’s interest in science

A festival with a difference is to be held in a Co Cork town which aims to get more children interested in science and turn it into a hub for research and innovation.

Tue, 01 Oct, 2013

No slim pickings for dieters who lose pounds for charity

NINE Waterford men who collectively lost 145 pounds in five weeks hope their loss will be a cancer charity’s gain.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2008

Pounds to become euro in weighty charity challenge

NINE big-hearted Waterford men, who have been dieting for almost five weeks, are hoping their weight loss will net thousands of euro for the South East Cancer Foundation.

Mon, 31 Mar, 2008

Men weigh in to good cause

NINE brave Waterford businessmen have begun their very own Operation Transformation by throwing their weight behind a campaign to raise funds for cancer patients.

Tue, 04 Mar, 2008