The Republic of Ireland are to play Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on June 4th, but the game will be behind closed doors.
The FAI have described the game as a training match, and preparation for the European championship qualifier with Scotland on June 13th, and the friendly with England four days prior to t.
Martin O'Neill says the game will be a mutually beneficial exercise.
"With the season ending early for a lot of our players, we see this as a mutually beneficial exercise for both sides. Holding the match behind closed doors will give us the flexibility to make any changes we see fit ahead of the European qualifiers on June 13," he said.
"The championship season ends on May 2, and if players are not involved in play-offs, that could be over a month without any games. It represents an ideal opportunity to build the intensity of our preparations, leading into the England friendly, and before the important qualifier against Scotland."
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