Paul Crowley, (born 13 August 1980) is an Irish footballer who last played with League of Ireland side Drogheda United.
Due to financial worries, Crowley's contract was not renewed for the 2011 season, so he was forced to seek a new club elsewhere.
[2] He played for the club during their European adventure, as they beat ÍBV from Iceland and Shakhter Karagandy from Kazakhstan, before losing to Karpaty Lviv of Ukraine, 5–1 on aggregate in the Third Qualifying Round.
After picking up an injury in a friendly, Crowley had to wait until the third game of the league before making his second Drogheda debut, getting sent off in a 0–0 draw with Dundalk.
[6] He also started in centre-midfield in the EA Sports Cup Final as Drogheda beat Shamrock Rovers 3–1 in Tallaght – the first major trophy of Crowley's career.