Growth of Northern Ireland economy expected to slow down, says Danske

[BelfastTelegraph.co.uk](#) Business Headlines Tuesday 9 October 2018 Today's top story [Risks: Conor Lambe of Danske Bank]( [Growth of Northern Ireland economy expected to slow down, says Danske]( Brexit-related uncertainty and high inflation are expected to contribute to a slowdown in economic growth here, according to predictions today. Main Headlines [Positive: Paddy Cusack with Leona Barr outside the new franchise]( [Antrim's first McDonald's set to open creating 100 new jobs]( By Emma Deighan A new McDonald's restaurant set to open at The Junction in Antrim next month will create 100 jobs. [Gemma Hamilton, from the Business Growth Fund, with Bob & Berts owners Colin McClean (left) and David Ferguson]( [Bob & Berts to open its first store in Scotland]( By Ryan McAleer Northern Ireland coffee chain Bob & Berts will open its first shop in Scotland on Thursday. [Ciaran in the foyer of Bishop’s Gate Hotel]( ['I'll never forget my careers teacher in school telling me that there was no future in hospitality']( By Ryan McAleer He may have just returned from watching his beloved Spurs lose to Barcelona in the Champions League, but life is good for Ciaran O'Neill. [Dr Helen McCarthy was the overall winner at last year’s INVENT Awards]( [Cream of NI's knowledge economy will be on show]( By John Simpson Catalyst Inc, the successor to the Science Park, will announce the winners of the competition to find new products with the greatest potential to showcase Northern Ireland's expanding knowledge economy. At an awards ceremony on Thursday, 12 finalists will present their ideas to an inquisitive audience. [Braidwater’s Patrick McGinnis (left), and son Joe. The Londonderry home building firm was the first NI company to receive BGF investment funding]( [Business Growth Fund to make fifth Northern Ireland investment]( By Ryan McAleer The world's most prolific growth investor, the Business Growth Fund, is closing in on its latest investment in Northern Ireland. [Airporter directors Niall and Jennifer McKeever]( [Londonderry airport transfer firm invests £1m in new coach hub]( By Emma Deighan An airport transfer firm in Londonderry has invested £1m in a new purpose-built facility to cater to growing demand from customers. [A bid to transform a car park at Belfast's Smithfield Market into a multi-million pound office and retail development has moved forward. (stock photo/PA)]( [Bid for Smithfield car park submitted]( By Ryan McAleer A bid to transform a car park at Belfast's Smithfield Market into a multi-million pound office and retail development has moved forward. [Positive: Paddy Cusack with Leona Barr outside the new franchise]( [Newry firm begins work on £5m car showroom]( By staff reporter Newry construction firm O'Hare and McGovern has won the contract to build Shelbourne Motors' new £5m car showroom in Newry. [INM]( [Contact us]( | [Privacy Statement]( Follow us on [Facebook]( [Twiiter]( [Google Plus]( Get more [belfasttelegraph.co.uk/newsletters]( [Digital Edition >>]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This email is from BelfastTelegraph.co.uk part of Independent News & Media PLC. You received this email because you have signed up for the BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Weekly Business Digest Newsletter. To unsubscribe from the Weekly Business Digest Newsletter, please [click here](. Copyright - 2018 INM Ltd, | Belfast Telegraph House | 33 Clarendon Road | Clarendon Dock | Belfast | BT1 3BG | Company number 1908967 All Rights Reserved