SPIN 1038

SPIN 1038, often referred to as SPIN, is a local radio station based in Dublin, Ireland. It is operated by Bauer Media Audio Ireland and transmits its signal at 103.8 FM, following a sound broadcasting agreement with the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. While SPIN 1038 primarily serves the Dublin area, its reach extends to nearby towns like Naas, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth, Drogheda, and Bray, allowing listeners in these locations to enjoy its programming.

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Record Number Of Students Sit Junior And Leaving Cert

3 days ago | spin1038.com | Emily Keegan

For the first time, over 140 thousand students are sitting the state exams. The Junior Cert and Leaving Cert exams get underway today with English Paper One. 140,457 pupils from over 800 schools will sit papers over the coming weeks in 5,846 main and almost 10,000 special examination centres. It's a 3% increase on the number of people to sit the exams last year.
Festival-Goers Warned Of High Strength Drugs

1 week ago | spin1038.com | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

The HSE is warning about new, stronger types of ketamine and high-strength MDMA in circulation. It says anyone using drugs should be aware there are substances on the street which carry serious health risks. Festival-goers this summer are being reminded, they can surrender drugs safely at event entry points without penalty. They're being advised if they 'choose to use', be cautious: avoid mixing drugs, and watch for warning signs like confusion or overheating.
Students Warned Of Common Accommodation Rental Scams

1 week ago | spin1038.com | Emily Keegan

Student representative bodies and Threshold are warning renting students to be carefulThe national housing charity, Threshold, the Irish Council for International Students, and Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn have today launched the 2025 Scamwatch campaign. It's a nationwide initiative to combat the threat of rental scams, as thousands of young people begin their search for somewhere to live in September.
Three Quarters Of Secondary School Students Worried AI Will Impact Their Career

2 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Emily Keegan

A new survey shows AI concerns are causing 30% of secondary school students to consider different careers. Three quarters of pupils are worried artificial intelligence will negatively impact their future job. A poll of 3,700 second-level students from across Ireland, for the annual Studyclix Student Survey, shows growing concerns around technology and the role it plays in their lives.
The Hot Weather Could Be Very Dangerous For Pets

3 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Tom Douglas

There's a warning hot weather could be deadly for pets. Dogs can quickly become overheated during higher temperatures and suffer heat stroke. The advice from experts is to walk dogs in the early morning or late evening when it's cooler outside.
White Smoke: We Have A New Pope

4 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Emily Keegan

The Cardinals have elected a new Pope - and he's American. Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old from Chicago, has taken the name Leo XIV. He'll lead more than 1.4 billion people as head of the Catholic Church, taking over after the death of Pope Francis last month. When addressing crowds in the Vatican for the first time following his election, the Pontiff said Catholics must try to find out how to be "a church that builds bridges".
The Papal Conclave Has Begun - When Will There Be White Smoke?

1 month ago | spin1038.com | Tom Douglas

The process to elect the next Pope's underway, 16 days after the death of Pope Francis. Earlier all 133 voting cardinals swore an oath of secrecy before the doors of the Sistine Chapel were shut to the world. Crowds watched from outside, with big screens showing proceedings in the relatively mild (for Rome) 18 degree heat today. That came after a special mass.
Teenage Girls Feeling Widespread Anxiety And Safety Concerns

1 month ago | spin1038.com | Emily Keegan

A first of its kind survey here shows the pressure young women and girls are facing. The research by the Shona Project found 89% of teenage girls carry anxiety or worry that nobody knows about. The report looks at teen girls views on education, self-esteem, safety, misogyny, social media, and emotional wellbeing. 79% say they sometimes feel no good at all and 61% struggle with negative body image.
Road Safety Authority Trying To Restrict Cancellation Grabbing Bots

1 month ago | spin1038.com | Tom Douglas

The RSA says it's aware of a number of third-party apps offering learners driving test cancellations. Internet bots are now being used to search the RSA website to find cancellation slots and sell them to people on the waiting list. The authority says it's working to ensure the sites are restricted, and hopes to limit their access to the portal. Around 81,000 people are on the list for a test, with the average wait time at almost 27 weeks.
Camogie Association Could Be Called Before Oireachtas Over Skorts

1 month ago | spin1038.com | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

The Camogie Association may find itself before the Oireachtas Sports Committee over 'SkortGate'It follows a row over long-standing rules forcing camogie players to wear skorts. Saturday's Leinster senior semi-final between Dublin and Kilkenny was almost abandoned, when players staged a protest by wearing shorts on to the pitch instead.