He recently completed an Olympic Distance Triathlon.
A midlands man went from bringing deep heat with him while walking, to completing an 18 kilometre run.
Mark Condon, from Portlaoise, reached a breaking point with his weight in January and sought help to change.
He says while he's increased in confidence, he mentally still can't quite believe it's him in the mirror.
Mark says everyone's body is different:
Laois Festival Named One Of Ireland’s Most Photogenic Festival
All Together Now is named at number one.
All Aboard! Electric Picnic Reveals Salty Dog Lineup
The stage is designed as a ship wreck with pirate characters.
Two Laois Designers Selected For National Design & Craft Gallery Exhibition
Alan Meredith and Michael Bell from Zelouf & Bell have earned places on the Portfolio Programme.
Lewis Capaldi Confirmed As Final Electric Picnic Headliner
Speculation had been building this week that he may be playing the Laois music festival.
Robert Mizzell And Mike Denver To Headline Forest Fest Country Music Stage
The Kickin' Up Dust Arena is a brand new stage for the Laois music festival.
Laois Film On Ageing And Care Set To Benefit Future Families And Carers
"A Frayed Knot" will premiere in Portlaoise this December.
Midlands Pubs Raise A Glass To Ireland’s Peatland Heritage
Six midlands pubs will be taking part.
Farming For Nature Festival Kicks Off In Laois
The event is led by farmers to help them connect and network.
Midlands Contestants Starring At Miss Universe Ireland 2026 Final
Dawn and Davinia Knight alongside Victoria Lewis will be competing at the pagaent tomorrow.
Leinster Fleadh Kicks Off In Laois
There will be competitions, concerts and dances taking place.
Caoilfhinn Ní Choiligh Crowned 2026 Westmeath Rose
The Mullingar woman will represent Westmeath at the Rose of Tralee Festival in August.
Laois Photographer Shortlisted For Astrophotography Competition
Paul Fetherstonhaugh has submitted a photo for the 'Out of this World' category.
Katie Taylor Fight In Croke Park Sold Out
Thousands queued this morning for a chance to get tickets.
New Road Safety Campaign For Midlands Summer Events
Interactive breathalysers called ‘FlineBox’ machines will be in place.
Listen: Offaly Band JigJam Take On Nashville
They blend bluegrass and Americana music.
Westmeath Woman Wins Through To Miss Universe Ireland Finals
Ireland's representative will be chosed at the grand final in Dublin later this month.
Forest Fest Introduces Country And Americana Arena
'Kickin’ Up Dust' will be accessible to all ticketholders.
Mary Coughlan To Return For Landmark Performance At Forest Fest
The 70 year old performed at the festival last year.
Offaly Primary School Concert To Feature Professional Musicians
St Broghan's National School is hosting the concert this evening.
Look back on Forest Fest 2024
Moments captured from Forest Fest 2024
