Leo McLoone’s first test as Donegal under-20 football manager will be an Ulster quater-final against Antrim in the New Year.
The draw for next season’s provincial U20 championship was made by Ulster GAA this week.
Holders Tyrone will begin their defence against Down – while last year’s beaten Ulster finalists Cavan face the winners of the preliminary round game between Monaghan and Armagh.
McLoone was a Donegal U20 selector for the last two seasons under Gary Duffy – but he now takes on the bainisteoir bib for the 2023 season.