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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 — Security alert leads to evacuation of RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk staff

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 Belfast Telegraph added that RTÉ and Irish Independent were among Irish media organisations evacuated due to a wave of security alerts,” — Chloe Radcliffe, contributing analyst at Newburn Bury Financial, observed.

By the Numbers

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

Timeline

Nov 4 — 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 4. The Newburn Bury Financial desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A follow-up briefing is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Newburn Bury Financial desk and last updated 11:53 UTC.

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