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The UL Student Life Podcast Hosted by students, for students! We speak to different influential people and cover a range of topics that matter to you, the student! Guests range from alumni to influencers and celebs to students with an interesting story to tell!
This season is hosted by 4th year Journalism students Alison Reeves & Leah Hogarty.
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Episode 15 - Gambling: the hidden addiction with Oisín McConville
On this weeks episode Leah and Alison are joined by Oisín McConville. Oisín has won numerous All-Ireland titles with his club Crossmaglen and his county Armagh and he’s currently the Wicklow county football manager.
Despite his on-field success, Oisín has struggled with a gambling addiction.
He now works as an addiction councillor, using his own experiences to help others and he shared some valuable insights with the girls.
If you need help please contact:
The Saoirse Addiction Treatment Centre in Limerick offers free gambling addiction services, you can call them on 085 8184590.
Gamblers Anonymous hold weekly meetings across Limerick so you can meet other people who are struggling and share experiences. Cuan Mhuire, Bruree - Wednesdays and Sundays @ 8.30 pm, Russell Square, Hyde Road - Monday and Wednesdays @ 8 pm, Saturdays @ 11 am and in St. John's Church on Saturdays @ 10.30 am