# Iceland

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# we go again

First-half display 'wasn't good enough' but Ireland ready to put things right in Reykjavik

After Friday’s 3-2 defeat, Vera Pauw’s side are due to meet Iceland again on Tuesday evening.

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Jun 13th 2021, 4:33 PM

# Reaction

Vera Pauw: 'We blame ourselves. It's no excuse, but we need to help the players get used to that level'

The Ireland boss echoed the need for her players to train with boys and feel more ‘pressure’ after last night’s friendly defeat to Iceland.

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Jun 12th 2021, 12:09 PM

# Made in Grange

Childhood friends from Cork could make Ireland debuts in the same week

Saoirse Noonan will be hoping to emulate Chiedozie Ogbene when Ireland take on Iceland tomorrow.

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Jun 10th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Reykjanes Peninsula

Iceland volcano erupts after laying dormant for 6,000 years

The glow from the lava could be seen about 20 miles away from the outskirts of Reykjavik.

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Mar 20th 2021, 7:40 AM

# Visitors

Iceland to open borders to all who've had Covid jab from Thursday

With the new policy, Iceland hopes to boost the flow of visitors from its two largest tourism markets – the United States and Britain.

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Mar 16th 2021, 9:46 PM

# France

'His greatest dream': Icelandic man recovering well from double arm transplant

No serious complications have been detected nine days after the operation, doctors said.

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Jan 22nd 2021, 9:14 PM

# Off the Mark

Rice and Foden open their accounts in England's demolition of Iceland

By netting the opener, Declan Rice became the first West Ham United player to score for England in a decade.

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Nov 18th 2020, 10:09 PM

# Not over until it's over

Hungary produce incredible late comeback to reach the Euros at Iceland's expense

Loic Nego equalised in the 88th minute in Budapest, before Dominik Szoboszlai scored an injury-time winner.

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Nov 12th 2020, 10:06 PM

# London Calling

Arsenal sign Iceland goalkeeper on four-year deal from Ligue 1 side Dijon

Alex Runarsson joins the Gunners.

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Sep 21st 2020, 7:44 PM

# Nations League

Sterling’s last-gasp penalty gifts England win after dramatic finish in Iceland

Harry Kane had a goal disallowed and Kyle Walker was sent-off in the Nations League clash.

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Sep 5th 2020, 7:25 PM

# Recall

Iceland recalls two chicken products due to salmonella

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland issued notice of the recall today.

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Aug 11th 2020, 5:16 PM

# FSAI

Iceland Vegetable Lasagne batch recalled due to possible presence of plastic

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued the recall today.

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Feb 18th 2020, 8:16 PM

# not so vegan

Iceland recalls a number of vegan products due to undeclared milk

The FSAI announced the recall on its website this afternoon.

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Feb 15th 2020, 4:51 PM

# total recall

Yet more batches of houmous have been recalled as salmonella scare continues

This is the fifth recall of houmous products in recent days.

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Nov 1st 2019, 1:43 PM

# Bernard Matthews

Batches of turkey dinosaurs recalled by Iceland as they may contain small metal pieces

The batches in question are dated best before November 2020.

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Oct 19th 2019, 12:05 PM

# under the sea

Watch: Irish archaeologists abroad transform 360-year-old Iceland shipwreck into virtual reality

Two Irish maritime archaeologists living in Iceland and Australia have created a virtual reality video of an old shipwreck.

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Oct 19th 2019, 8:30 AM

# Euro Vision

Unbeaten France all but seal qualification as Giroud makes Iceland pay the penalty

The world champions inflicted a first home qualifier defeat in six years on Iceland.

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Oct 11th 2019, 10:20 PM

# Next generation

'We could've sold the game out twice. I've everyone looking for tickets at the moment'

Ireland’s U21 qualifier against Italy at Tallaght Stadium next Thursday is a sell-out.

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Oct 3rd 2019, 3:33 PM

# all better now

'I'm absolutely fine now': Kenny hails Swedish health system after falling ill on U21 duty

The 47-year-old suffered a health scare after Ireland’s Euro qualifier win against Sweden.

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Oct 2nd 2019, 4:24 PM

# squad goals

Obafemi and Ronan return as Kenny names U21 squad for Italy and Iceland qualifiers

Ireland are currently top of their group with three wins from three.

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Oct 2nd 2019, 3:00 PM

# Retirement

Two 'showbiz' whales from Shanghai aquarium moved to sanctuary in Iceland

The whales, Little White and Little Grey, were sold to Changfeng Ocean World aquarium some 10 years ago.

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Jun 20th 2019, 11:09 AM

# All the action

Spain turn on the style in Bray, Hungary shock Portugal and Italy win in U17 Euro openers

Iceland also came out on top this afternoon.

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May 4th 2019, 9:35 PM

# Choking Hazard

Food alert over frozen mini sausage rolls which may contain pieces of plastic

The FSAI has advised those who have bought the product not eat it.

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Apr 5th 2019, 10:04 PM

# wow air

Aer Lingus will offer special rescue fares to passengers affected by WOW Air collapse

The budget airline had advised passengers to check available flights with all other airlines.

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Mar 28th 2019, 8:13 PM

# Routine Win

Mbappe on target in four-goal rout as France make light work of Iceland

Samuel Umtiti, Olivier Giroud, and Antoine Griezmann also scored in the win for the World Cup champions.

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Mar 25th 2019, 10:50 PM

# Missing

'It's been awful for the family': Gardaí release CCTV footage of Jón Jónsson's last seen movements

He has been missing from Dublin since 9 February.

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Feb 25th 2019, 10:22 PM

# Iceland

Three British tourists killed, four seriously injured in Iceland crash

The vehicle crashed through a railing on a one-lane bridge.

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Dec 27th 2018, 3:36 PM

# french resistance

Mbappe inspires France comeback to clinch draw against Iceland

The World Champions rallied from two goals down with Mbappe leading the way after coming on as a substitute.

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Oct 11th 2018, 10:54 PM

# fodder crisis

Farmers struggling to pay bills, call on retailers to increase price of milk

The IFA has said the low prices offered in some shops are “unsustainable”.

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Sep 16th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Sobering

There's always someone worse off: Iceland hit for six in Nations League opener

Switzerland’s Nations League campaign got off to a flying start as they smashed Iceland in St Gallen.

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Sep 8th 2018, 8:29 PM

# great spell

Iceland manager steps down after World Cup and Euro 2016 successes

Having led the small nation to their first two major tournaments, Heimir Hallgrimsson has decided to resign.

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Jul 17th 2018, 3:51 PM

# Man Down

On your bike! Iceland physio returning home from World Cup after cycling accident

Team physio Petur Orn Gunnarsson suffered a hand injury in a cycling accident, but it is hoped he will return to work during Iceland’s participation.

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Jun 23rd 2018, 2:17 PM

# Super Eagles

Brilliant Musa double inspires Nigeria to victory as Group D is blown wide open

Leicester City forward Ahmed Musa sent the Super Eagles into second place with an impressive brace against Iceland.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 5:57 PM

# worldie

Sublime! Ahmed Musa's outrageous half-volley is one of the goals of the World Cup

The forward’s 14th goal for his country is surely a goal of the competition contender.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 5:23 PM

# dalic cowboys

Argentina concerns grow as Dalic vows to rest players against Iceland

The Albiceleste need a favour from Croatia against Iceland, but their manager plans to rest some key players for their final group game.

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Jun 22nd 2018, 8:10 AM

# Thunderclap

Over 99% of TV viewers in Iceland watched their side's first World Cup game

99.6% to be precise.

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Jun 18th 2018, 2:50 PM

# not impressed

'He can't come back to Argentina' - Maradona blasts boss Sampaoli after Iceland draw

Diego Maradona said Argentina’s 1-1 draw with Iceland on Saturday was “a disgrace”.

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Jun 17th 2018, 9:30 PM

# Super Keeper

'I tried to get inside their minds' - Iceland's heroic goalkeeper did homework to psych out Messi

The goalkeeper, who only made his international debut aged 27, proved the hero to thwart Argentina on Saturday.

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Jun 16th 2018, 5:34 PM

# Nothing to hide

Argentina boss denies underestimating Iceland despite naming XI a day early

Marcos Rojo and Maxi Meza will start for Argentina against Iceland at Spartak Stadium on Saturday.

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Jun 15th 2018, 8:06 PM

# burden of proof

Would it work here? New law in Iceland means rape accused must prove they had explicit consent

The Department of Justice in Ireland is currently reviewing sexual assault legislation and has been urged to provide greater protection for victims.

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Apr 8th 2018, 12:05 AM