Fog on the Faroes!

**Eire06** · 08/06/2005, 12:16 PM

Oh I wish I went and booked to go Yesterday..
The chance to be stranded on an island with a squad of footballers would be a dream come true..

**PaulB** · 08/06/2005, 12:45 PM

Seems all OK now per FAI Site:-

World Cup tie in the Faroe Islands to go on as scheduled

Early morning rain and fog in the Faroe Islands interfered with flights into the island carrying Irish fans ahead of tonight's World Cup tie between the Faroe Islands and Ireland.

The airport on the Island was closed for a time but there never was a doubt about the game going ahead as planned.

The Irish visitors were delighted to see the fog disappear after mid-day when visibility reverted to normal after the early mist had been burned off.

The FAI released the following statement to put fans' fears to rest:

"Despite the wet and foggy conditions that have affected parts of the Faroe Islands, including the airport, the FAI has been informed that tonight's World Cup qualifying tie in the Torsvollur Stadium in Torshavn is to kick-off at 7.30 pm (Irish time) as scheduled."

**Eire06** · 08/06/2005, 12:56 PM

The 3 flights from Dublin have offically been cancelled!!

Hard luck to all who had booked them...

**davey** · 08/06/2005, 1:11 PM

They'll be gutted allright - pig sick.

**Eire06** · 08/06/2005, 1:12 PM

Originally Posted by davey

They'll be gutted allright - pig sick.

The one thats was stuck in Norway is going to try and land at the Faroes.. so good luck to them!!

Bit disappointing there will be very little Ireland supporters at the game now!!

**JimmyP** · 08/06/2005, 1:56 PM

from unison.ie, could affect the support:

Hundreds of Irish football fans are set to miss tonight's crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Thick fog has caused the only airport on the Faroe Islands to close.

One flight out of London last night was forced to divert to Copenhagen, where's its remained since due to the conditions.

A charter flight from Dublin this morning has been diverted to Stavanger in Norway, while another charter plane has yet to leave.

All flights are currently on hold, and hopes are slim that the weather will improve.

The closed airport is fifty kilometers away from the capital, where the game is due to take place, but fog is slowly starting to descend over the city.

The team hotel in hills overlooking Torshavn, is already shrouded in mist, with players and management unable to see anything beyond a few yards in front of them.

The game's not in danger yet, but the players, media and supporters who are there may be forced to stay another night.

**fosterdollar** · 08/06/2005, 1:57 PM

Planes have been cancelled is the latest i think, Jimmy

**stojkovic** · 08/06/2005, 2:10 PM

FAI website says that the game is going ahead tonight

**Eire06** · 08/06/2005, 2:41 PM

this is already posted here

**Poorly McGrorry** · 08/06/2005, 2:43 PM

Arrived in the Faroes on Sunday & have logged onsite via the Torshavn local library - latest news we hear that there's 300 fans stranded in Norway. Spoke to one or two of the locals who say that the fog should clear this evening and the airport should reopen tomorrow. Not much comfort for those stranded and god knows what delays are in store for the people coming back from the Faroes over the next few days - I imagine that the planes still have to land here before anyone can leave.

That aside, the scenery is just like being in Connemara!

**JimmyP** · 08/06/2005, 2:47 PM

Apologies, I don't go into the other forums

**eirebhoy** · 08/06/2005, 2:58 PM

Such a bloody pity. Is there many Irish over there atm Poorly McGrorry?

**Tired&Emotional** · 08/06/2005, 3:13 PM

Originally Posted by eirebhoy

Such a bloody pity. Is there many Irish over there atm Poorly McGrorry?

Might be wrong but he must be gone to the boozer...lucky b@stard !

Hope ya don't get lost in the fog on the way, Poorly McGrorry.......

**Plastic Paddy** · 08/06/2005, 3:43 PM

Originally Posted by Poorly McGrorry

Arrived in the Faroes on Sunday & have logged onsite via the Torshavn local library - latest news we hear that there's 300 fans stranded in Norway. Spoke to one or two of the locals who say that the fog should clear this evening and the airport should reopen tomorrow. Not much comfort for those stranded and god knows what delays are in store for the people coming back from the Faroes over the next few days - I imagine that the planes still have to land here before anyone can leave.

That aside, the scenery is just like being in Connemara!

Hello P. Hope you, Pat and all are having a ball out there. Enjoy the game.

PP

**Slash/ED** · 08/06/2005, 3:58 PM

As was said on the radio, there's around 300 Irish fans going around Norway dressed up as in their giant green leprechaun suits, it must be confusing the hell out of the locals

Hopefully if they stay stuck there they can at least find an Irish boozer, it would be especially bad for them if they couldn't even get to see the match at all.

**Eire06** · 08/06/2005, 4:17 PM

Originally Posted by Slash/ED

As was said on the radio, there's around 300 Irish fans going around Norway dressed up as in their giant green leprechaun suits, it must be confusing the hell out of the locals

Hopefully if they stay stuck there they can at least find an Irish boozer, it would be especially bad for them if they couldn't even get to see the match at all.

The crowd that were stuck in Norway are on the plane now! haven't heard from them in a good while so I'm presuming they are on the way home...

EDIT: It has been confirmed they are on their way home to Dublin and are very p'd off

**Green Tribe** · 08/06/2005, 5:08 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Oh I wish I went and booked to go Yesterday..
The chance to be stranded on an island with a squad of footballers would be a dream come true..

jesus now you're talking!

Skinny-dipping with clint!

seriously, sorry to hear all the carry-on with the flights, must be frustrating to say the least! Take care Green Army! Have fun Poorly McGrorry et al!

**supasparx** · 08/06/2005, 5:43 PM

I cant imagine what those on the flight home, and ones stuck at Dublin are feeling at the moment

. What a nightmare, especially to be in the air on the way there!

I just hope a decent win will ease the frustration.
C'mon Ireland!

**Green Tribe** · 08/06/2005, 5:46 PM

Originally Posted by Tuff Paddy

This has been the most frustrating day ever. Back in the door of the house in Oxford now with a very large hole in my pocket where my wallet used to be.
E-Travel are $hit. The flight situation today in Dublin was a disgrace. We were sent from one gate to another, made to wait forever, no information whatsoever.
We knew more than they did because Peadar's mate John Larkin was stuck in Norway and they were texting each other.
The latest we're hearing is that the fog will go down as an "act of God" and we won't see a penny back.
I'm livid. Three match tickets down the drain. What an expensive pain in the hole.
Good luck to anyone who made it.
E-TRAVEL - THIS IS WHY I BOOKED TO GO OUT ON THE TUESDAY YOU C UNTS.

Jesus, so sorry to hear that TP, you must be livid indeed. Such a carry-on, don't think they know the meaning of customer service.

Best wishes to the missus, she's due soon isn't she?

**liam88** · 08/06/2005, 6:00 PM

Lads I'm gutted for ye! Peader, TP (congrats btw!) and all the others who got stuck am realyl sorry to hear that

Hope there's a chance of ya getting your money back? Hopefully 3 points will make ya feel a bit better but I know your still going to be well hacked off

I know it won't be the same but I hope you enjoy it in the pub or wherever ya end up watching it.