Limerick tycoon loses out on London property deal

His consortium won out over Sports Direct boss Mike Ashley in a move to buy a prized London market, but he has ultimately been outgunned by another buyer.

Limerick multimillionaire property player Aidan Brooks, who is said to represent some of Ireland’s most savvy investors, was part of a grouping that had agreed a £37.25 million deal to buy Brixton Market in south London.

However, billionaire Texan property developer and DJ Taylor McWilliams ...