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ENTRY POINT NORTH IRELAND
STUDENT GUIDE
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WELCOME TO ENTRY POINT NORTH IRELAND CONTENTS
ATS ACADEMY
Warm welcome to Entry Point North’s training site in Ireland! Entry Point North > LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS 4
Ireland, established in January 2014, is our second-largest training site. The Location of Entry Point North Ireland 4
academy was founded by Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), the Irish Air Navigation How to contact us 4
Service Provider and Entry Point North. The IAA also became a 33% shareholder
in Entry Point North. Entry Point North Ireland is staffed by experienced ATC
personnel seconded from IAA and supported by personnel from headquarters in > TRANSPORT 5
Sweden. Entry Point North Ireland has locations in Shannon and Dublin. By bus 5
By car 5
Aside from the site in Malmö, Entry Point North training facilities are located in By taxi 6
Ireland, Hungary, Denmark, Spain and Belgium. Our multinational staff originate
from more than 20 countries and our students and course participants come
from more than 35 countries all over the world. > GETTING AROUND AT ENTRY POINT NORTH 6
Building description 6
We would like to assist you during your time at Entry Point North Ireland and Refreshments/canteen 6
to make it enjoyable and memorable. This student guide presents practical Security 6
information about our academy, facilities and local transport, and also provides Wifi 6
some tips for your stay in Shannon. Building facilities 7
House rules 7
We are proud to introduce you to Entry Point North Ireland. Both we and our
future students will appreciate any suggestions you might have on how to
improve this student guide. Please tell us what you think by sending an email to > IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 7
sales@entrypointnorth.com. Evacuation instructions 7
Emergency contacts 8
We wish you good luck with your studies at Entry Point North Ireland and also a
wonderful stay in Shannon!
> THINGS TO DO 8
> IRISH NATIONAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 10
> SOCIAL MEDIA & NEWSLETTER 11
Student guide 2021 version 1.0
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LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS TRANSPORT
LOCATION OF ENTRY POINT NORTH IRELAND BY BUS
Entry Point North Ireland is located in Shannon, Co Clare which is approximately
From Limerick
20km from Limerick city and 25km from Ennis town. Shannon Airport, an Bus Eireann (343) service from Limerick bus station commences at 05:05 and
international airport serving the Limerick/Clare region is less than 10 minutes ends at 00.50, goes 7 days a week and operates on a standardised route via
by car. Coonagh, Bunratty, Shannon Town, Shannon Industrial Estate and Shannon
Airport. www.buseireann.ie
The training centre is a specially equipped training facility and is adjacent to the
Irish Aviation Authority’s (IAA) Air Traffic Control Centre.
From Ennis
Bus Eireann (343) operates a daily service between Ennis and Shannon within
the hours of 07:10 and 23.40, 7 days a week. Operates on a standardised route
via Clarecastle and Newmarket on Fergus and Shannon. www.buseireann.ie
HOW TO CONTACT US
Telephone: +353 86 174 6341
+46 40 694 43 00 BY CAR
Web: www.entrypointnorth.com
From Shannon Airport
Email: info@entrypointnorth.com
Head northeast. At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto N19. At
Drumgeely Roundabout, take the 2nd exit and stay on the N19. At the
Address: Entry Point North Ireland Shannon Town Roundabout, take the 3rd Exit. Turn right onto Smithstown
C/O Irish Aviation Authority Go through 1 roundabout. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit. Turn right.
Ballycasey Entry Point North Ireland will be on your right.
Shannon
Co. Clare From Limerick
V14 C446 Entry Point North Ireland is located 20km from Limerick City Centre, approximately
Ireland 20 minutes by car. Exiting Limerick, follow signs for Shannon Airport and N18,
signposted Shannon Airport & Galway. Follow the N18 (passing Bunratty Castle
on your right) for approximately 11km. Leave the N18 at exit 8. At Ballycasey
roundabout, take the 3rd exit signposted Smithstown. Entry Point North Ireland
is the first building after you leave the roundabout on your left.
From Ennis
Entry Point North Ireland is located 25km from Ennis town centre, approximately
21 minutes by car. Leaving Ennis, follow the N85/M18 signposted Galway/
Ennis Ennis. Exit N85 for M18 signposted Limerick. Continue on M18 for approximately
12km. Leave motorway at exit 9 and take the 3rd exit signposted Shannon
Airport. After approximately 1 km, turn left signposted Smithstown. Follow this
road for approximately 3 km, you will come to a roundabout at the entrance to
Smithstown Industrial Estate. Take the 2nd exit off this roundabout. At the next
Shannon Airport roundabout, Entry point North Ireland is the building located on your right.
Limerick Parking
There is adequate free parking at the facility.
Car rental
Shannon airport has a choice of car rental companies for you to use, the prices
vary depending on the time of year.
www.budget.ie www.hertz.ie www.enterprise.ie
*All prices provided in this guide are valid in January 2021 and are subject to change.
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BY TAXI BUILDING FACILITIES
A taxi from Shannon Airport will cost approximately €10*. Ace Cabs are a regular
Smoking is only permitted
taxi service in this area and can be reached on the phone at +353 61 475475. Complimentary tea, coffee,
outside of the academy
and still water
building
GETTING AROUND AT ENTRY POINT NORTH Fully subsidised canteen
open until 15:00
IRELAND
BUILDING DESCRIPTION
Entry Point North Ireland’s facility consists of simulator rooms, offices, coffee HOUSE RULES
station, auditorium/lecture theatre and 7 training classrooms. The training Please remember that many people – students, consultants and permanent
centre occupies 3 floors and is equipped with an elevator. staff – share the space within the building. In order for everyone to feel
comfortable, we have simple house rules that we ask everyone to abide by.
REFRESHMENTS/CANTEEN
There is a canteen located on the 3rd floor which provides breakfast, hot 1 No food or drink is permitted in the simulation areas.
lunches/dinners and a salad bar. This facility is open until 15:00 every day, at
a subsidised cost and accepts cash only. Shannon Town Centre is located just 5
minutes’ drive from the facility which has a supermarket, cafés and restaurants. Remove all belongings when leaving the classrooms and simulators.
2 Rearrange the chairs, tables and equipment back to the way you found
them. All litter should be placed in the bins.
SECURITY
The building is locked for security reasons. Upon arrival at Entry Point North
3 Be on time for lessons, simulator exercises and other common activities.
Ireland you will be asked to sign in at security until you receive an access badge.
Your badge must be worn at all times to access each floor/area.
4 Please respect the training centres’ material and equipment.
WIFI Switch off your mobile phone or put it on silent mode during lessons, as
mobile signals can cause interference to simulators nearby. Mobile phones
Access to a wireless network is available throughout Entry Point North Ireland’s 5 are not to be brought into simulator.
facilities. Network name: EPNGuest, Password: EPN2010!
Entry Point North is a professional organisation and while you are a
6 student here please adhere to a smart casual dress code. Track suits and
football jerseys are not permitted.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
EVACUATION INSTRUCTIONS
A health and safety presentation will be provided to all new students by the
Health & Safety Officer which will cover all health and safety procedures.
As a Course Supervisor, Instructor, Employee or Student at Entry Point North
Ireland we have many obligations regarding fire safety. Therefore, the following
are a few brief points with which you should familiarise yourself.
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When working at Entry Point North Ireland:
> You must locate the nearest emergency exit and escape route
> You must locate the nearest fire extinguisher
> You must locate the assembly point, situated in front of the main
entrance which is a green and white sign reading “Assembly point A”
> Do not go back for any belongings
> Do not re-enter the building unless told to do so
> A weekly fire alarm is tested at 15:00 on Tuesdays only
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Emergency services
The emergency services can be contacted by dialling 112/999.
Pharmacies
There are two pharmacies located in Shannon Town Centre, called Lloyds and
Pharmacy Store. www.lloydspharmacy.ie www.pharmacystore.ie
Doctor
You can contact a doctor though calling 1850 212 999 or online.
www.shannondoc.ie
Cliffs of Moher
The Cliffs of Moher are sea cliffs located at the southwestern edge of the Burren
region in County Clare, Ireland. They run for about 14 kilometres.
THINGS TO DO www.cliffsofmoher.ie
Ireland is a country brimming with fun and fascinating ways to spend your days!
For general tourist information, visit the website of Discover Ireland.
www.discoverireland.ie
Bowling
Enjoy a game of bowling in Funworld, just outside the city centre of Limerick.
The Burren National Park funworld.ie/bowling
The Burren National Park is located in the southeastern corner of the Burren
and is approximately 1500 hectares in size. The word “Burren” comes from an
Irish word “Boíreann” meaning a rocky place. www.burrennationalpark.ie Cinema
You can catch a movie in Limerick at Odeon Cinema.
www.odeoncinemas.ie
15th-Century Bunratty Castle/Folk Park
Bunratty Castle is the most complete and authentic medieval castle in Ireland.
Built in 1425 it was restored in 1954 to its former medieval splendour. Shopping centre
www.shannonheritage.com/BunrattyCastleAndFolkPark There is a shopping centre in Limerick called Crescent Shopping Centre where
you can find various stores. crescentshoppingcentre.ie/store-directory
Doolin caves
Doolin Cave and visitor centre is home to the Great Stalactite. At 7.3 metres
(23feet) it is the longest free-hanging stalactite in Europe.
doolincave.ie
King John’s castle
The exhibition at King John’s Castle brings to life over 800 years of dramatic
local history. www.shannonheritage.com/KingJohnsCastle
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Places to have food and drinks
During your stay in Shannon, you can choose from various places to eat or have
SOCIAL MEDIA & NEWSLETTER
a coffee and a snack: We are happy to hear from you on social media - both during your studies
> Durty Nelly’s www.durtynellys.ie at Entry Point North Ireland and afterwards! Tag us (@entrypointnorth) and
mention us (#entrypointnorth and #entrypointnorthireland) in your social media
> Old Lodge Gastro Pub www.shannonspringshotel.com/old-lodge--
posts. If you’d like to stay updated on the latest news about our academies,
gastro-pub.html
sign up for our newsletter.
> J.P. Clarke’s Country Pub gallaghersofbunratty.com/about-jp-clarkesbar
> Lily Mai’s www.lilymais.com
> Starbucks www.starbucks.ie www.instagram.com/entrypointnorth/
www.facebook.com/entrypointnorth/
IRISH PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2021
These are the public holidays observed in Ireland. Public holidays in Ireland (as
in other countries) may commemorate a special day or other event, such as
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Saint Patrick’s Day or Christmas Day. On public holidays (sometimes incorrectly
referred to as bank holidays - a colloquialism), most businesses and schools
close. Other services, for example, public transport, still operate but often with
reduced schedules. twitter.com/entrypointnorth
Day Date Holiday www.entrypointnorth.com/category/published-newsletters/
Friday January 01, 2021 New Year’s Day
Wednesday March 17, 2021 St. Patrick’s Day
Monday April 05, 2021 Easter Monday
Monday May 03, 2021 May Bank Holiday
Monday June 20, 2021 June Bank Holiday
Monday August 02, 2021 August Bank Holiday
Monday October 25, 2021 October Bank Holiday
Saturday December 25, 2021 Christmas Day
Sunday December 26, 2021 St. Stephens Day
Wednesday December 29, 2021 New Year’s Eve
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Entry Point North Ireland T +353 86 174 6341
C/O Irish Aviation Authority T +46 40 694 43 00
Ballycasey www.entrypointnorth.com
Shannon info@entrypointnorth.com
Co. Clare
V14 C446
Ireland
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