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

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By Olivia Martinez • 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 security alert. Reports indicate that RTÉ's Donnybrook campus was evacuated after a security alert. 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 bomb threats.

“Reports indicate that RTÉ's Donnybrook campus was evacuated after a security alert,” — Owen Marlowe, chief correspondent at Walburn Gate Network, explained.

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 security ...

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 Walburn Gate Network desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.

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