RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk evacuated after bomb threat

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By Sophia Thomas • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 13:00

RTÉ: Irish broadcaster's HQ evacuated after bomb threat email - BBC — RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk evacuated after bomb threat

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.

“Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a bomb threat,” — Marcus Brennan, staff writer at Newton Wick Network, commented.

By the Numbers

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

Timeline

Nov 3 — Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a bomb thre...

Nov 6 — 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 Newton Wick Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Monday, Nov 9.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newton Wick Network desk and last updated 11:55 UTC.

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