| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Lowry | ||
| Date of birth | 18 July 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Derry, Northern Ireland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder, Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Droylsden | ||
| Number | – | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2001–2002 | Tristar Boys | ||
| 2002–2005 | Oxford United Stars | ||
| 2005–2006 | Kildrum Tigers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2006–2007 | Letterkenny Rovers | ? | (?) |
| 2007–2009 | Lisahally | ? | (?) |
| 2009–2010 | Institute | 4 | (3) |
| 2010– | Droylsden | 0 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:14, 8 January 2010 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
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Paul Lowry (born 18 July 1989 in Derry) 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.
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Hailing from the village of Strathfoyle, 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
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.[1] Lowry's reputation among the regional football community was growing and Derry City 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.[2] 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.[3]
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.[4]
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