He was part of the team that beat Knocktoper to win the Kilkenny JHC title in 1967 and gain senior status.
[1] Lawler's performances at club level resulted in him joining the Kilkenny senior hurling team.
[2] Lawler was a non-playing substitute when Kilkenny suffered defeat by Tipperary in the 1971 All-Ireland final.
He won several Wicklow SHC medals with his adopted club, however, he also lined out illegally with Coon on a number of occasions and earned a suspension for this.
[4] Lawler later returned to his native county and, after settling in Jenkinstown, joined the Conahy Shamrocks club.