RTE staff evacuated from Dublin studios after security alert
Broadcaster RTÉ evacuated its Dublin studios on Friday morning following a security alert that drew a heavy police presence.
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Staff at Irish broadcaster RTÉ were evacuated from their Dublin studios on Friday morning following a security alert. The Irish Examiner reported that a heavy garda presence was seen at the site in Donnybrook, Dublin 4. The news outlet added that other media organisations also received similar threats. [1]
The evacuation comes shortly after related security incidents linked to the city. As FTMQ News reported earlier, an Aer Lingus flight travelling from Dublin to Rome was forced to divert to an airbase in France following a bomb threat on Thursday. [4]
Dublin lies on a flat plain divided into northern and southern sides by the River Liffey. The city has served as a central hub in Ireland since its historical development began with 9th century Viking settlements. [3]
In short
- RTÉ staff were evacuated from their Donnybrook studios in Dublin 4 on Friday morning.
- The Irish Examiner reported a heavy garda presence at the RTÉ site.
- Other media organisations also received similar security threats.
Sources
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- [1]RTÉ staff evacuated from Dublin studios following security alertirishexaminer.com, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Burning of the British Embassy in Dublin on Wikipedia
- [3]Dublin on Grokipedia
- [4]Aer Lingus flight diverts to France following bomb alert FTMQ News, 1d ago
- [5]Yves Sakila died from heart arrest after prone restraint inquest hears FTMQ News, 14d ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 5 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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