Dermot Butler

Background

Dermot Butler is an Irish UFO researcher and investigator based in Dublin. He has been interested in UFO phenomena since childhood and has devoted over two decades to systematic investigation of aerial anomalies and paranormal activity across Ireland.

UPRI Foundation and Research

In 1998, Butler co-founded UPRI (UFO and Paranormal Research Ireland) with fellow researcher Carl Nally. UPRI established itself as a credible investigative organization focusing on documented cases from Ireland and internationally. Butler and Nally brought aviation expertise to their investigations, applying rigorous methodologies to witness interviews, historical case analysis, and official inquiries.

"Conspiracy of Silence: UFOs in Ireland"

Butler's most significant contribution to ufology is the 2006 book Conspiracy of Silence: UFOs in Ireland, co-authored with Carl Nally. The work examines close encounters throughout Irish history and explores all aspects of the UAP phenomenon, from eyewitness accounts to theoretical frameworks. A striking feature of the book—a black triangle with red lights hovering above Newgrange, the 5,000-year-old passage grave in County Meath—symbolizes Butler's research focus on the connection between ancient sites and anomalous aerial activity.

Investigation Approach

Butler's methodology emphasizes transparency and official accountability. In numerous cases, he and Nally have written directly to the Irish Gardaí (police), Army, and government departments, filing formal information requests about documented incidents. Their investigations of events such as the "Boyle UFO Crash" have revealed vague, contradictory, and evasive official responses, leading them to document what they argue is an institutional conspiracy of silence surrounding Irish UAP cases.

Notable Cases and Themes

Butler's research highlights close encounters with potential craft landings, reports of non-human occupants collecting environmental samples from beaches, and concentrations of paranormal activity at archeologically significant locations like Newgrange. These investigations challenge conventional explanations and propose that certain locations in Ireland have historical significance as sites of anomalous activity.

Media and Ongoing Work

Butler has appeared as a guest on Coast to Coast AM, discussing UAP cases and paranormal phenomena with international audiences. As of the mid-2020s, he and Carl Nally have been working on a follow-up book to update their research findings and explore new developments in Irish and international UAP studies.