Man released without charge

By Dan Walsh

A man who was arrested in relation to the death of a 32 years old woman in Gorey, has been released without charge. 

Paula Lawlor was found unresponsive at a residence in Baile Eoghain, Gorey shortly after 3am on Thursday. 

Gardaí said a post mortem examination has been completed by State Pathologist Dr. SallyAnne Collis. The results of the post mortem are not being released for operational reasons.

A man, aged in his 30s, was arrested in relation to the incident and detained at a Garda Station in the Eastern Region. He has since been released without charge. 

A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) and investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal to any witnesses to come forward. They are also seeking dash cam footage from motorists who were in the vicinity of Baile Eoghain at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gorey Garda Station on 094 30690 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.

FAMILY NOTICE; The death has occurred of Paula Lawlor, Gorey, Wexford / Tallaght, Dublin. Lawlor Paula, 19th December 2024, Gorey, Co. Wexford, and formerly of Aylesbury, Tallaght; suddenly, at her home. Beloved daughter of the late Sheila and Brendan and adored granddaughter of the late Eamon and Kathleen. Paula will be forever loved and very sadly missed by her heartbroken family especially her adored daughter Layla Rose, all her aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and wide circle of friends. May Paula rest in peace.

Reposing at the Brian McElroy Funeral Home, The Square, Tallaght (opposite Tallaght Stadium) on Friday (27th December) from 2pm to 6pm. Funeral Mass on Saturday (28th December) in St Marks Church, Springfield at 10am followed by cremation in Newlands Cross Crematorium at 12pm.