Craig Robert Ireland (born 29 November 1975) is a Scottish retired professional footballer. Ireland began his a career at Aberdeen, although he only made one League Cup appearance during his time at the club. He moved to Dunfermline Athletic in February 1996 for £75,000 and would make 56 appearances in total for the Pars. His spell with Dundee began initially on loan in October 1999, then as a £50,000 transfer that December. In November 1999 he scored one of the goals as Dundee won 2–1 against Rangers at Ibrox. However he did not prove a great success at Dens Park so joined Airdrieonians and Notts County on loan respectively, making a permanent move to the latter.