The clash with the Cypriots is one in which Ireland can exorcise a few demons following the humiliating 5-2 defeat in Nicosia a year ago.
Shay Given: 'Defeat Was Terrible!'
Vice-captain Shay Given was injured that night and he is intent on a better outcome this time.
Given: "To lose in Cyprus was a terrible result, so we hope we can put the record straight and get three points and put that to bed.
"It was frustrating for any fan watching that night. Lessons were learned.
"They were good at going forward - they've some decent attacking players, so we need to be on our guard.
"They scored three against Wales (on Saturday). But they do have faults, so we have to get at them and push them back and get a good victory."