Breakdancing in pictures: Competitors defy gravity in one-on-one battles at Dublin’s Button Factory
Dancers were competing in Dublin for a place at the Red Bull BC One World Finals in Tokyo this November
B-boys and B-girls take to the stage in Dublin
Ireland's best break dancers have competed in Red Bull BC One Ireland in the hope of making the world finals in Tokyo, Japan. Video: Alan Betson
Walking football: 'We're playing at our pace'
Members of Plunkett Men’s Shed participate in their weekly Walking Football session at the Inspire Leisure Centre, Cabra. Video: Alan Betson
'I'm an obsessionist': Declan Ryan looks back on Ireland's first Michelin Star
In 1974 Declan Ryan, former owner of the Arbutus Lodge Hotel, was awarded Ireland's first ever Michelin Star. Video: Alan Betson
Limerick hotel opens its doors to those without power
Thousands of people without power have availed of the facilities in Limerick's Longcourt House Hotel, general manager Mario Puchowski says. Video: Alan Betson
Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition opens for its 61st year
The annual BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition has opened for its 61st year at the RDS, Dublin. Video: Alan Betson
Alan Betson’s Photographs of the Year: ‘Light and background, get that right and you are only looking for the moment’
A selection of Irish Times visual journalist Alan Betson's photographs throughout the year and his story behind one of them
'All schools should do it': Dublin junior school students stage mock election
Fifth and sixth class students from Willow Park Junior School in Blackrock, Dublin have taken part in a mock election ahead of the country's General Election.
Dopple-gladiators: Paul Mescal lookalike competition takes place in Dublin
A Paul Mescal lookalike competition has taken place in Dublin's Smithfield Square ahead of the Irish premiere of Gladiator II. Video: Alan Betson
Electric Picnic 2024 highs and lows: Kylie has an ‘absolute moment’, drink-laden plastic-cup missiles
It was the biggest edition of festival so far, with 75,000 people in Stradbally for the weekend. Here’s what we loved and hated
Electric Picnic off to a 'rocky' start with new world record
Around 3,700 Electric Picnic attendees have set a new world record, in aid of charity, for the largest ever Rock the Boat. Video: Alan Betson
The Most Wuthering Heights Day 2024
Ahead of her birthday on July 30th, fans celebrated this year's the "Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever" by dancing to Kate Bush's song in Dublin's Fairview Park.
'It's good practice': Donegal fishers undertake sea survival techniques
Fishers from the MFV Father McKee Pelagic Vessel undertake the Sea Survival Techniques at the BIM National Fisheries College in Co Donegal. Video: Alan Betson
More than 100 asylum seeker tents cleared from Dublin's Grand Canal
An early morning operation on the Grand Canal in Dublin saw around 100 tents pitched by asylum seekers cleared. Video: Alan Betson/Kitty Holland
'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