Ireland Named in reporting
James Lawlor
Born between September 1985 and May 1986, from the ages reported. 4 reports across 1 case, 27 May 2026 to 1 Sep 2026
Other people with this name: born between May 1980 and April 1981 (1 case)
Key facts
from every report naming them- Named as
- Accused, suspect
- Born
- Between September 1985 and May 1986, from the ages reported
- Offences
- Possession of controlled drugs
- Where
- Co. Clare
- Reporting
- 4 reports, 27 May 2026 to 1 Sep 2026
- Outlets
- thejournal.ie, clareecho.ie, irishtimes.com, limerickleader.ie
Cases
latest first- Charges struck out in Shannon cannabis possession case Possession of controlled drugs · Co. Clare
On 26 May 2026, a joint operation by the GNDOCB, the Clare Divisional Drug Unit and Revenue's Customs Service seized 210kg of suspected cannabis, estimated at €4.2 million, from a van stopped on the N19 at Smithstown, Shannon, Co. Clare. James Lawlor, a 40-year-old man from Dublin, was arrested and charged under Sections 3 and 15 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. He appeared at Ennis District Court on 27 May, was remanded in custody, and a bail application was due on 10 June. On 23 September 2026, Judge Adrian Harris struck out both charges after the DPP failed to give directions, and Lawlor was told he was free to leave Limerick prison.
In court, 27 May 2026Accused, suspect · 4 reports
Timeline
every report naming James Lawlor, newest firstEach entry shows how that report described them.
- 1 Sep2026Man in court over €4.2m drugs seizure told he is free to goaccused, James Lawlor, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Lawlor
- 3 Jun2026Bail application to be made for Dublin man charged in connection with €4.2m cannabis seizure - Clare Echoaccused, James Lawlor, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Lawlor
- 27 May2026Man (40) charged in connection with €4.2m cannabis seizure in Co Claresuspect, James Lawlor, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Lawlor
- 27 May2026'Guilty as charged': Man appears in court over €4.2m cannabis seizure in Shannonaccused, James Lawlor, 40, male, named, irish (judged from name)James Lawlor
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