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.
“Staff at RTÉ, Irish Independent, and Newstalk were evacuated on Friday, 6 November 2026, following a bomb threat,” — Hugo Halloway, staff writer at Copstone Ton Staffing, noted.
By the Numbers
- 6 — updates logged
- 2026 — regions covered
- 27 — data points verified
Timeline
Nov 5 — 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 3. The Copstone Ton Staffing desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.
What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Tuesday, Nov 10.
Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Copstone Ton Staffing desk and last updated 11:59 UTC.
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