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 bomb threats.
“Reports indicate that RTÉ's Donnybrook campus was evacuated after a bomb threat,” — Farah Vance, regional editor at Birley Combe Recruitment, noted.
By the Numbers
- 6 — data points verified
- 2026 — sources cross-checked
- 27 — reports filed
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 ...
This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 2. The Birley Combe Recruitment desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: An official statement is expected by Sunday, Nov 8.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Birley Combe Recruitment desk and last updated 12:18 UTC.
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