RTÉ: Irish broadcaster's HQ evacuated after bomb threat email - BBC

Security alert leads to evacuation of RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk staff

Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a bomb threat. Reports indicate that RTÉ's Donnybrook campus was evacuated after a bomb threat. The BBC, The Irish Times, and ITVX confirmed the evacuation, with additional reports noting that an Aer Lingus plane was among 27 flights affected by security alerts. The Belfast Telegraph added that RTÉ and Irish Independent were among Irish media organisations evacuated due to a wave of bomb threats.

“The BBC, The Irish Times, and ITVX confirmed the evacuation, with additional reports noting that an Aer Lingus plane was among 27 flights affected by security alerts,” — Priya Delgado, senior market analyst at Bramton Ham Group, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 6 — data points verified
  • 2026 — sources cross-checked
  • 27 — reports filed

Timeline

Nov 4 — Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a bomb thre...

Nov 5 — The Belfast Telegraph added that RTÉ and Irish Independent were among Irish media organisations evacuated due ...

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