Career
He began his senior career at Bohemians making his debut on January 3, 1997 after playing at youth level for Home Farm and was a bright young prospect throughout his time at the club, even finishing their top scorer in the 1997/98 season with 13 goals from 28 league games (4 as substitute). However, despite 6 goals in 22 total appearances his time at Rovers was ruined by an Achilles tendon injury. Having missed two seasons through persistent injury problems he signed for Bray Wanderers in October 2002.
He made 64 league appearances for Bohs, scoring 21 goals.
After two seasons with the midland"s club, Lawlor returned to Bohemians in December 2015 to become their under-19 manager.
