EXTENDED NEWSROUND | Preparations for Prague begin | Michael Lyster tribute | OFF THE BALL

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle remember the late Michael Lyster, the face of GAA coverage in Ireland, who passed away this weekend at the age of 71. They also take you through all the biggest sporting news stories of the day, as the men's national team begin their preparations for the game against Czechia this Thursday

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Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.