Spin South West

SPIN South West, the sister station of SPIN 1038, features a similar music style but serves the South West area, which includes Limerick, Clare, Kerry, North Tipperary, and South West Laois. Known for being ahead in new music and engaging content, SPIN South West also provides updates on regional news and sports.

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Violence Against Women Increasing Across The Board

3 days ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Women's Aid saw the highest number of contacts in its 50 year history last year. Over 32,000 people reached out to the charity for support and guidance. One in three women suffer physical, psychological or sexual abuse from an intimate partner, according to Women's Aid. It says the 46,765 disclosures it received last year is just the tip of the iceberg.
J1 Applicants Must Make Social Media Public

4 days ago | spinsouthwest.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.
J1 Applicants Must Make Social Media Public

4 days ago | spinsouthwest.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.
Almost 11,000 Illegal Weight Loss Drug Shipments Have Been Seized This Year

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Almost 11,000 shipments of illegal weight loss drugs have been seized up to the end of May. Revenue says this is a massive increase compared to last year's total which was about 2,300. Revenue has urged people to beware of medical products sourced on social media, as they may not be regulated, effective or even safe to use. The HSE has advice on medical options for obesity listed on its website.
Road Safety Authority Doubles Down On Commitment To Reduce Driving Test Wait

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.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.
Open-Air Mass To Take Place Calling For An End To A Limerick Feud

3 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

A Limerick priest will hold an open-air mass next week, calling for an end to a violent feud in the city. Father Richard Keane, of Our Lady of Lourdes, will hold the mass outside the church next Wednesday. This feud has gone up a level in the last few months, with petrol bombs and drive by shootings. One of the latest attacks saw two masked men taking shots from a moving vehicle, firing up to nine shots from a handgun on the Hyde Road.
Record Number Of Students Sit Junior And Leaving Cert

3 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.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 | spinsouthwest.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 are being advised if they 'choose to use', be cautious: avoid mixing drugs, and watch for warning signs like confusion or overheating. They're being advised if they 'choose to use', be cautious: avoid mixing drugs, and watch for warning signs like confusion or overheating.
Turtle Rescued From County Clare Hitches A Flight Home To Gran Canaria

1 month ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

An endangered turtle has hitched a flight to Gran Canaria with Aer Lingus, after beaching herself in County Clare. The green sea turtle, named Solstice, has been looked after by Dingle Oceanworld for the last 5 months - recovering from a possible shark or seal attack, meningitis and pneumonia. She was found by Hogsprickle Rescue in County Clare, stranded on the coast.
Opposition Demands Clarity On Upcoming Changes To Rent Pressure Zones

1 month ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Sinn Féin has demanded answers from the Government about the Housing Minister's comments on rent pressure zones. James Browne told The Irish Examiner the zones are "significantly inhibiting" apartment delivery. He said “There has to be change. There’s no question about that. The current system is significantly inhibiting the delivery of apartments in Dublin.”Minister Browne did insist any changes he makes will include protections for tenants.