Probably due to my insufficient research, but although the hotel was generally good, a range of things stopped it being great. Being summer holidays, the hotel was full of families with children. Not an issue itself, but there was nowhere to escape the noise, mess and disturbance of large numbers of small children. The staff appeared to be mostly trainees, so they were overwhelmed with the situation, and the mess remained until next morning in places. The few experienced staff were very helpful and capable but not always available to ensure everyone was getting good service. The rooms, again good, but are getting a little tired, and very hot with no airflow. Being well outside Cork, there was also nowhere within walking distance to go. So unfortunately not the usual experience from a Radisson Blue hotel.