Alan Betson

Alan Betson

Alan Betson is an Irish Times photographer.

'It's an emergency situation': Rising flood waters threaten more homes in Roscommon

Lough Funshinagh has been recognised as one of the most pressing flood-related emergencies in the country. Video: Alan Betson

Nine months of rain is creating a mounting crisis for Irish farmers

'It’s just a disaster – water lodging everywhere' - farmer Stephen McCormack on the persistent wet weather which has left Irish farmers in despair.

Gardaí investigate possible arson attack at building being ‘considered’ for refugee accommodation

A former Dublin nursing home being considered for asylum seeker accommodation burnt down in a suspected arson attack.

2023 in pictures: A snapshot of a volatile year

Laura Hutton, Dara MacDónaill, Alan Betson, Bryan O’Brien, Tom Honan and Nick Bradshaw share their favourite shots of the year

Glen Hansard and friends perform at annual Grafton Street Busk

Singer Songwriter Glen Hansard lead the annual Busk near Dublins Grafton street on Christmas Eve, raising funds for Dublin Simon Community. Video:Alan Betson

Victims of drowning commemorated at event on river Liffey

The 7th Annual All in a Row RNLI & Irish Underwater Search and Recovery Unit fundraising and commemorative event has taken place on the river Liffey in Dublin.

Dublin bus and Luas set alight during violent clashes in Dublin following stabbing

In Pictures: All-Ireland Field Archery Championships

Irish Times photographer Alan Betson recorded the inaugural championships in Portlaoise over the weekend

Electric Picnic 2023 in pictures: From the early arrivals to thousands trying to see the Wolfe Tones

The best of this year’s Electric Picnic festival through the lens of Irish Times photographer Alan Betson

Electric Picnic 2023 day three in pictures: Rick Astley kicks the closing night party into full swing

From Nun of That Convent at Trailer Park to Rick Astley on the Main Stage, the final day of Electric Picnic 2023 shaped up to be a day to remember

Electric Picnic 2023 in pictures: festivalgoers bask in Indian summer sunshine on day two

Festivalgoers woke to the sunshine of an Indian summer on day two of Electric Picnic

Electric Picnic 2023 day one in pictures: first the rain, then a magnificent burst of sunshine

Campers arrive for three days of music and madness as the festival kicks into action in Stradbally, Co Laois

Sinéad O’Connor funeral procession in pictures

Photo gallery by Irish Times photographers

Thousands say farewell to Sinead O’Connor in Bray

Aerial footage shows a thronged Bray, Co.Wicklow seafront as the funeral cortege of singer Sinead O’Connor made its way past her former home.

'Huge anger' among RTÉ staff over secret Tubridy payments, say NUJ officials

NUJ officials Emma O'Kelly and Séamus Dooley say there is "huge anger" among RTÉ staff over revelations that presenter Ryan Tubridy received hidden payments.