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Ellen Butler

Dublin, Ireland, Roscommon
As seen in: Newstalk, SPIN 1038, 98FM, Today FM, New York Weekly, Spin South West, Midlands103
Covers:  Local news across the midlands region, with a particular interest in social justice and environmental issues.
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Ellen Butler’s Journalist Portfolio

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"We Don't Want To Be Here"

"We Don't Want To Be Here"

Over 2,000 scientists had downed tools around the country in decades-long dispute over pay and career progres…

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Further Pressure On Government To Advance Major Midlands Road Upgrade

Further Pressure On Government To Advance Major Midlands Road Upgrade

The route has been described as "the missing jigsaw piece in the Irish motorway system".

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Good News For 20 Year Long Campaign To Reopen Midlands Train Station

Good News For 20 Year Long Campaign To Reopen Midlands Train Station

It follows a meeting between Irish Rail and Westmeath County Council.

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Chemical Weed-Killer To Be Banned In Offaly's Public Spaces - On Trial Basis

Chemical Weed-Killer To Be Banned In Offaly's Public Spaces - On Trial Basis

The proposal received unanimous support from councillors this week.

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500 Jobs Up For Grabs At Inaugural Offaly Jobs Fair

500 Jobs Up For Grabs At Inaugural Offaly Jobs Fair

The new initiative was officially launched this week.

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Average Cost Of Three-Bed Semi-D Breaks €600,000 Barrier

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By Ellen Butler
| 98FM Verified
The average cost of a three-bed semi-detached house in the capital has broken the €600,000 barrier for the first time. That's according to research by REA estate agents, which focuses on actual selling price of houses. Average prices in Dublin have risen by 31% in the past five years - from around €456,667 in June 2021 to €600,120 last month. The rate at which house prices are rising is easing though, with 0.8% rise recorded between March and June of this year.
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Brigit Festival Kicks Off Today

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By Ellen Butler
| 98FM Verified
Dublin city's 'Brigit' festival kicks off today. It's the 5th edition of the council initiative, celebrating women’s creativity, heritage and influence in Dublin. 120 events have been organised in the capital over the St. Brigid's Day bank holiday weekend. They include workshops, walking tours and live podcasts. The main event is the Brigit Parade, which begins at the top of Capel Street at 3.30pm on Sunday.
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Man Dies Following Incident In Temple Bar

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By Ellen Butler
| 98FM Verified
A man has died following an incident in Temple Bar over the weekend. Shortly after 1am on Sunday, Gardaí responded to reports of a disturbance outside a pub on Essex Street East, where a man in his 40s was being restrained by security staff. Gardaí on foot patrol detained the man - however, he appeared unwell and Gardaí sought help from a nearby ambulance crew. He was taken to St. James's Hospital and later died.
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Awards

DCU Broadcast Journalist of the Year

2019