Next location and hero of Laois Operation Transformation Ad Break Challenge

The next location and hero for RTÉ show Operation Transformation's Ad Break Challenge has been revealed.

This Wednesday night Portlaoise will feature in the ad breaks, after a huge crowd gathered at the Civic Plaza last Friday night with fitness trainer Karl Henry.

For the following week, the cameras are coming to Kilcavan GAA club near Mountmellick.

The local hero who will join Karl in the fitness exercises, is Niamh McEvoy, who represents Laochra Gael Special Olympics Club in Laois.

It all takes place next Friday, January 20 at 6.45pm in the club grounds.

Kilcavan GAA is urging the community to come out in support of Niamh.

"Operation Transformation is coming to Kilcavan. Our very own Niamh McEvoy is representing her Portlaoise Special Olympics Club and the cameras and crew will be in our grounds this coming Friday 20 January.

"We need a big crowd down at the pitch. It kicks off at 6.45 pm. Tell your friends and grab your relations and lets make it an evening to remember. Well done Niamh," they said.

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Mountmellick Community School is also urging support.

"Come out and support Niamh McEvoy next Friday. Niamh is a sister of past student Siobhán and current students Cathal and Aoibhinn," the school said.