Evacuation at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk following security alert

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By Daniel Taylor • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 13:00

RTÉ: Irish broadcaster's HQ evacuated after bomb threat email - BBC — Evacuation at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk following security alert

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 bomb hoaxes. 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 bomb hoaxes,” — David Kingsley, regional editor at Fenstone Dale Network, noted.

By the Numbers

6 — regions covered
2026 — data points verified
27 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

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

Nov 7 — 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 6. The Fenstone Dale Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Thursday, Nov 12.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Fenstone Dale Network desk and last updated 14:05 UTC.

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