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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#9576

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J1 Applicants Must Make Social Media Public

4 days ago | spin1038.com | Padraig Wilson McCarthy

The Foreign Affairs Minister says he's very concerned about new rules for students applying for J1 visas. The restrictions will require all social media accounts of an applicant to be set to public, so they can have five years of content vetted by the US authorities. Simon Harris has asked his Department to engage with the US embassy to provide as much advice to students as possible over the coming weeks.
Road Safety Authority Doubles Down On Commitment To Reduce Driving Test Wait

2 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Tom Douglas

The RSA has double-downed on its commitment to reduce the wait time for driving tests to 10 weeks by September. That's despite making the same promise over a year ago. The Road Safety Authority's top team was quizzed about its new 'Action Plan to Alleviate Backlog' at the Oireachtas Transport Committee today.
Rent Pressure Zones To Be Extended To Entire Country

2 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Emily Keegan

In a major change to how renting works in the country - every single tenancy will be in a Rent Pressure ZoneThe sweeping new changes will be brought to cabinet for approval today, after being signed off by the government leaders and senior ministers last night. This means yearly rent increases will be capped at 2% or linked to inflation - whichever is lower. However, rents in newly built homes will only be linked to inflation.
Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie Star in Romantic Fantasy

3 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Katie Gallagher

A long way away from Barbie and Batman, it looks set to be a tear-jerker. Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie are joining forces in a new romantic fantasy film. The trailer for 'A Big Bold Beautiful Journey' has been released ahead of the film's arrival in cinemas in September. It follows the duo as their characters go on a journey through doors that take them to important moments from their pasts.
Jessie J Diagnosed With "Early Breast Cancer"

3 weeks ago | spin1038.com | Katie Gallagher

"I need to process it and talk about it and, I need a hug."Jessie J has revealed she's been diagnosed with "early breast cancer". In an online announcement, the 37-year-old singer shared she's spent a lot of her recent time "in and out of tests". She says she plans to undergo surgery after her performance at this month's Summertime Ball. In a video posted on Instagram, the Price Tag singer, whose just released new music, says: "Before No Secrets came out I was diagnosed with early breast cancer.
Record Number Of Students Sit Junior And Leaving Cert

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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.