Dundalk takeover due Monday as new owner targets Europe

Irish-born US businessman Brian Ainscough is set to complete the deal.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS: Oriel Park is in need of improvement. Picture: INPHO/Evan Treacy

Dundalk’s new owner, Irish-born US businessman Brian Ainscough, is targeting a return to European competition for the club as the initial target of his investment.

The final stages of his takeover from the current custodians, StatsSports owners Sean O’Connor and Alan Clarke along with Andy Connolly, are due to be finalised on Monday morning as Ainscough switches his interest from Kerry to Louth.