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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Ireland's Biggest Community Clean-Up Takes Place In Limerick

1 week ago | spinsouthwest.com | Emily Keegan

The biggest community clean-up event in the country is taking place in Limerick today. It's the 10th annual Good Friday volunteer clean-up, run by Team Limerick Clean-Up.The event is running across the entire city and county, with over 23,500 volunteers getting involved. This year, people in TLC10 are encouraged to bring a friend in making Limerick a cleaner and more environmentally friendly county.
Hozier makes Time's ‘100 Most Influential People’ list

1 week ago | spinsouthwest.com | Katie Gallagher

He joins Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Snoop Dogg on the prestigious list!Hozier has made Time Magazine's list of '100 Most Influential People' in 2025. The Wicklow native joins fellow singer Ed Sheeran, US president Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk, Snoop Dogg, and Nicole Scherzinger on the list of "forces shaping our lives". Hozier was honoured on the list with an article by Noah Kahan. The American singer-songwriter says that when he met Hozier in 2023, he was "as kind as they come”.
Union Of Students Advises "Extreme Precaution" For J1 Students This Summer

1 week ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The Union of Students in Ireland is advising those heading on J1s this year to take "extreme precaution". It comes amid growing uncertainty around Donald Trump's immigration policy, and a crackdown on protests at American colleges. This warning from the USI - which represents over 300 thousand students around Ireland - is particularly targeted at those who might consider getting involved in activism while in the US this summer.
Katy Perry Kisses The Ground After Spending A Few Minutes In Space

1 week ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

Katy Perry kissed a daisy flower she'd brought and then the ground after landing from her very short trip to space today. The singer was one of a six-woman crew on board the Blue Origin New Shepherd capsule. The company is run by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Others on the crew included Lauren Sánchez - businesswoman and fiancé of Jeff Bezos, TV host Gayle King, former NASA Rocket Scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn and civil rights campaigner Amanda Nguyen.
Spanish Broadcaster Calls For "Debate" Into Israel's Participation At The Eurovision

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The Spanish public broadcaster has called for a "debate" into Israel's participation at the Eurovision. RTVE has written to the organisers, the European Broadcasting Union about KAN, which is Israel's public television body and represents the country at the competition. The EBU describes itself as an "alliance" of public service broadcasters and organisations. In its letter, the Spanish public broadcaster mentions "concerns" raised by civil society groups in Spain over the situation in Gaza.
Big Jump In Young People Considering Social Housing

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Emily Keegan

New research shows major shift in attitudes to homeownershipA survey by PTSB has found the majority of people believe house prices are only going up, and they're struggling to save for a deposit, with a huge reliance on family support. 46% of people who are in the market to buy a house are now considering applying for social housing due to affordability concerns. This rises to 61% of 18-24-year-olds.
Limerick Mayor Could Scrap "Intimidating" One Way City Traffic

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The Mayor of Limerick is looking at possibly scrapping one-way traffic from the city centre. He's called the system outdated, as it was introduced when people passing had to go through the city as opposed to around it. However, these days drivers heading towards parts of Cork, Clare, Kerry or South Limerick can use the M7 or N18 and avoid it altogether.
Cancer Society Urges People To Use SPF To Protect Skin From Sun

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The Irish Cancer Society is advising people to protect their skin this week as the sunny weather continues. Skin cancer is the most common type in Ireland with more than 11,000 cases last year. The society says SPF cream should be worn in Ireland during the months of April to September, as the sun's rays will cause damage on 90% of days during that period.
Dramatic Increase In Shoplifting Over 20 Years

2 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Emily Keegan

Figures show shoplifting in regional areas is on the riseRegional crime figures from the CSO, released to an Ireland South MEP, show many counties are reporting a big increase in theft over the last 20 years. The county with the highest increase is Kildare, with a 314% rise between 2003 and 2024. That's followed by Tipperary, at 227%, Wexford at 207% and Clare at 191%. The figure for Dublin North Central is the only ones to show a decrease over the period, at -3.17%.
Student Grant Eligibility Raised To Help With The Cost Of College

3 weeks ago | spinsouthwest.com | Tom Douglas

The eligibility limit for the SUSI grant has been increased by €15,000, to a total of €115,000. This counts a person's "reckonable income" which depends on their status. The table below is from the SUSI website and outlines the different eligibility criteria. The limit was €100,000 previously. Higher Education Minister, James Lawless said, “We know the cost of going to college can be very difficult for families and every year these costs have been increasing.