A new look Dundalk make a comfortable debut in the UEFA Europa Conference League, establishing a commanding first leg lead over Newtown AFC with goals from Michael Duffy, record breaker David McMillan, the prodigal Will Patching and Jeong-Uh Han. However a positive evening is tarnished by the breaking news of the mercurial Patrick McEleney's impending departure from Oriel, having signed a pre-contract agreement with hometown club Derry City, turning the spotlight once again to shambolic mismanagement of the club's affair by absentee US owners Peak 6