Paul Lowry
Encyclopedia
Paul Lowry is a Northern Irish
footballer, currently playing for Droylsden
in the Conference North
. He moved to England
in December 2010 after leaving Institute
in Northern Ireland
.
, County Londonderry
, Lowry first played soccer locally in the Derry and District League
with Tristar Boys and Oxford United, before moving to the Ulster Senior League
in County Donegal
, where he played for Kildrum Tigers at youth level. His performances with Kildrum earned him a place in the Donegal county select team which competed in an all-Ireland inter-county under 18 tournament and Lowry was earmarked for a place in the
scouts were seen at many Lisahally games. However, the only offer received by Lowry came from Drumahoe side, Institute
and Lowry jumped at the chance, joining up with his fellow Strathfoyle man, David Ogilby
. Lowry announced his arrival at Institute with an emphatic last gasp equaliser away to Linfield
and has featured in the first team squad ever since, making several appearances. On the 28th of November, in his debut start for Institute, against Crusaders
, Lowry scored a brace to ensure Institute claimed a crucial three points.
In December 2010, Conference North
outfit Droylsden
announced the signing of Lowry. He made his debut in a FA Trophy tie against Hinckley United
, but was unable to get himself on the scoresheet and he was substituted on 36 minuites.
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
footballer, currently playing for Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
in the Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
. He moved to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
in December 2010 after leaving Institute
Institute F.C.
Institute F.C. is a Northern Irish intermediate football club who play in IFA Championship 1.The club, founded in 1905, are based in the Drumahoe area of Derry and play their home matches at the Riverside Stadium in the YMCA Grounds...
in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
.
Youth career
Hailing from the village of StrathfoyleStrathfoyle
Strathfoyle is a village in County Londonderry, Northern Ireland, about north east of Derry. It was newly built in different phases between the late 1920s and the late 1930s, with many new recent additions to the village, including Westlake, Butler's Wharf and Old Fort. In the 2001 Census it had...
, County Londonderry
County Londonderry
The place name Derry is an anglicisation of the old Irish Daire meaning oak-grove or oak-wood. As with the city, its name is subject to the Derry/Londonderry name dispute, with the form Derry preferred by nationalists and Londonderry preferred by unionists...
, Lowry first played soccer locally in the Derry and District League
Derry and District League
The Derry and District League is an amateur football league in Derry. The league includes youth and senior football teams. The Senior Sunday League has two divisions, the Premier and the First Division. The Youth Leagues have one league for each age group, from under-10 up to under-17. Teams such...
with Tristar Boys and Oxford United, before moving to the Ulster Senior League
Ulster Senior League (association football)
The Ulster Senior League is an amateur football league in the Republic of Ireland. Despite the name, the league's membership is mainly from County Donegal. A total of fourteen clubs currently compete in the league. Teams that compete in this division also compete in the FAI Intermediate Cup and the...
in County Donegal
County Donegal
County Donegal is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Border Region and is also located in the province of Ulster. It is named after the town of Donegal. Donegal County Council is the local authority for the county...
, where he played for Kildrum Tigers at youth level. His performances with Kildrum earned him a place in the Donegal county select team which competed in an all-Ireland inter-county under 18 tournament and Lowry was earmarked for a place in the
Northern Ireland
Lowry returned to local soccer following his departure from Letterkenny to play for his local team, Lisahally and manager Christopher Whoriskey spoke of his excitement at securing the young prospect's signature. In 2008 Lowry helped Lisahally to their first cup success in many years by scoring crucial goals on their way to success. Lowry's reputation among the regional football community was growing and Derry CityDerry City F.C.
Derry City Football Club is a professional football club based in Derry, Northern Ireland. It plays in the League of Ireland Premier Division...
scouts were seen at many Lisahally games. However, the only offer received by Lowry came from Drumahoe side, Institute
Institute F.C.
Institute F.C. is a Northern Irish intermediate football club who play in IFA Championship 1.The club, founded in 1905, are based in the Drumahoe area of Derry and play their home matches at the Riverside Stadium in the YMCA Grounds...
and Lowry jumped at the chance, joining up with his fellow Strathfoyle man, David Ogilby
David Ogilby
David Ogilby is a Northern Irish footballer currently playing for Coleraine F.C. Ogilby, born in Derry, Northern Ireland, is renowned for his exceptional height and presence in the box...
. Lowry announced his arrival at Institute with an emphatic last gasp equaliser away to Linfield
Linfield F.C.
Linfield F.C. , is a semi-professional, Northern Irish football club, whose home ground is Windsor Park in Belfast, which is also the home of the Northern Ireland international team....
and has featured in the first team squad ever since, making several appearances. On the 28th of November, in his debut start for Institute, against Crusaders
Crusaders F.C.
Crusaders Football Club is a semi-professional, Northern Irish association football club, playing in the IFA Premiership. The club, founded in 1898, hails from Belfast and plays its home matches at Seaview. Club colours are red and black. The current manager is Stephen Baxter, appointed in 2005...
, Lowry scored a brace to ensure Institute claimed a crucial three points.
Droylsden
In December 2010, Conference North
Conference North
The Conference North also known as Blue Square Bet North for sponsorship reasons, is a division of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National. Along with Conference South it is at Step 2 of the National League System and the sixth overall tier of...
outfit Droylsden
Droylsden F.C.
Droylsden F.C. is an English football club based in Droylsden, near Manchester. As of the 2011–12 season, they play in the Conference North.-History:...
announced the signing of Lowry. He made his debut in a FA Trophy tie against Hinckley United
Hinckley United F.C.
Hinckley United Football Club are an English football club, from Hinckley, Leicestershire currently playing in the Conference North. Formed only in 1997, the club has risen from the Southern League Midland/West Division to the Conference North in those 14 years...
, but was unable to get himself on the scoresheet and he was substituted on 36 minuites.
External links
- Profile at Soccerway