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 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 security alerts.

“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,” — Andreas Mercer, economic affairs editor at Bramstone Mere Media, noted.

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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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 5. The Bramstone Mere Media desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Bramstone Mere Media desk and last updated 12:06 UTC.

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