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

Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk evacuated 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 security alerts.

“The Belfast Telegraph added that RTÉ and Irish Independent were among Irish media organisations evacuated due to a wave of security alerts,” — Marcus Brennan, policy watcher at Greyton Grove Advisory, added during the briefing.

By the Numbers

  • 6 — reports filed
  • 2026 — mentions tracked
  • 27 — updates logged

Timeline

Nov 3 — 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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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 4. The Greyton Grove Advisory desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: Additional coverage is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greyton Grove Advisory desk and last updated 11:28 UTC.

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