Operation Transformation hits the South East

Over 60 parkruns are currently taking place across the country this morning as part of this years Operation Transformation.

Here in the south east, the region's leader is heading up the 5k in Kennedy Park in New Ross.

Mairead Redmond is the youngest leader and is from Wexford.

Parkruns take place every Saturday morning at 9.30am throughout the South East..

Mairead tells Beat News how you can get involved

"If you want to find your local park run is all you have to do is google parkrun.ie.

There's 60 locations around the country so you should find one close by

You do have to register, it doesn't cost a penny though.

All you need is a pair of runners and jacket".

To find your nearest parkrun location and register, check out: www.parkrun.com