Career
Born in Kilmuckridge, County, Butler first excelled at hurling in his youth. He arrived on the inter-county scene at the age of seventeen when he first linked up with the minor team, before later joining the under-21 side. He made his senior debut during the 1976 championship.
He was an All-Ireland runner-up as a non-playing substitute on two occasions.
At club level Butler is a one-time All-Ireland medallist with. Throughout his inter-county career Butler made 3 championship appearances foreign
His retirement came following the conclusion of the 1979 championship.
