The green wave has washed over Bloom with the first ever underwater garden exposing the threat of plastic in our seas.

Chatting some time ago to a senior Fine Gaeler we were discussing the then popularity of Leo Varadkar among the FG faithful, the more rural element of it — traditionally the backbone of the party.

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

Conor O'Malley found immediate redemption from "a few moments of madness" in a 4-4 FA Cup draw to save three penalties in a match-winning performance.

We’ve learned a lot about Mick McCarthy over the years in his press conferences and TV appearances...

SEPTEMBER heralds the end of the summer and the beginning of the new school year. Even for those of us long gone from education, there is a fresh start feeling to this time of year. In many ways this is a much better time to make resolutions than the New Year, writes Gráinne McGuinness.

“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.

Newcastle continued their dominance of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-1 victory at home to Cardiff to extend their winning run to seven matches.

QPR 1 Arsenal 2: This was, in many ways, the classic Arsenal performance.

Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez guided Arsenal to a routine 2-1 Premier League victory at struggling QPR, despite Charlie Austin striking back late on.

Check out our guide to the best of tonight's TV.

Stephen Fry is Gay Byrne’s guest on The Meaning of Life on RTÉ One tomorrow.

QPR 1 Swansea 1

Frank Lampard marked the extension of his Manchester City stay by grabbing the winner in a 3-2 victory over Sunderland which turned up the pressure on Premier League leaders Chelsea's evening clash with Tottenham.

Arsenal 2 QPR 1

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.

Sergio Aguero saved Manchester City further embarrassment with a double in a 2-2 Premier League draw at QPR.

SCIENCE is where it’s all at for former Rose of Tralee Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin. 

Radamel Falcao hopes to bag his first Premier League goal against Leicester next weekend after drawing a blank on his Manchester United debut.

Radamel Falcao hopes to bag his first Premier League goal against Leicester next weekend after drawing a blank on his Manchester United debut.

A six-pack is no longer the Holy Grail for men who want a buffed physique – now it’s all about the inguinal crease.

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

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

Lloyd Dyer and Jamie Vardy produced two top quality goals to enable Sky Bet Championship leaders Leicester to chalk up a record-breaking victory.

Your daily, spoiler-free guide to what to look out for on the box.

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

Operation Transformation’s oldest leader Kerry GAA legend Paudie O’Mahoney was told to put the brakes on yesterday.

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

Everton 4 QPR 0

A young mother planning to marry her childhood sweetheart next year is the surprise sixth Operation Transformation leader.

Around 800 people are expected to attend the Irish Cancer Society’s free conference for cancer survivors later this month in Dublin.

Leeds 0 QPR 1

SINCE he was a boy, Paddy Mangan has enjoyed running.

Charlton 2 Wolves 1

Regular weighing could tip the scales in favour of a campaign to fight obesity.

Killian at 19.5 stone before participating in Operation Transformation last year.

It has been claimed that women with ‘pear-shaped’ figures are less likely to suffer from heart problems related to their weight than those with ‘apple-shaped’ figures.

NEW year or not, a health overhaul is not easy. Yet, as with many things in life, technology has made the slog easier. Thanks to smartphone apps, support is just a tap away. For people who are time poor and living life at breakneck speed (that’ll be most of us), turning your smartphone into your personal trainer, nutritionist, or life coach seems common sense. 

No new year would be complete without a resolution to get fitter.

Bristol City 1 Wolves 4

Five go into rehab…

Wolves’ manager Stale Solbakken confirmed after his side’s penalty shoot out success in the Capital One Cup against Aldershot Town that England winger Matt Jarvis wants to leave the club.