Marc Wilson's first international goal gave Ireland the lead.
A Jonathan Walters' header put Ireland up 2-0.
Despite not touching it, Robbie Keane did his best to claim Walters' goal for himself.
The Faroe Islands came back into the game through this Arnbiorn Hansen.
Jonathan Walters' cross was put into his own net by the Faroe Islands' Justinussen.
A Darren O'Dea header completed Ireland's 4-1 victory.