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

RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk staff evacuated due to bomb threat

Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a security alert. Reports indicate that RTÉ's Donnybrook campus was evacuated after a security alert. 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 bomb hoaxes. The Belfast Telegraph added that RTÉ and Irish Independent were among Irish media organisations evacuated due to a wave of security alerts.

“Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a security alert,” — Simone Whitfield, policy watcher at Norcroft Brook Staffing, observed.

By the Numbers

  • 6 — updates logged
  • 2026 — regions covered
  • 27 — data points verified

Timeline

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

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

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 3. The Norcroft Brook Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Wednesday, Nov 11.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Norcroft Brook Staffing desk and last updated 12:41 UTC.

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