Donegal’s opening competitive football in 2023 will see them take on Down and Monaghan in the group stage of the Dr McKenna Cup competition.
Tuesday night’s draw placed Paddy Carr’s side in Section A with the Down and Monaghan, who are both also under new management for the year ahead.
Conor Laverty has taken charge of the Mourne County for 2023 while Vinny Corey will be in charge of the Farney County.
Donegal reached the 2022 McKenna Cup decider, only to lose to Monaghan in last year’s final.
Ulster champions Derry are in Section B along with Tyrone and Fermanagh – with Armagh, Cavan and Antrim making up Section C.
The opening round of matches will be played on Wednesday, January 4th.
The three Section winners plus the best runners-up will qualify for the McKenna Cup semi-finals.
Dates
Round 1 – Wed, Jan 4th
Round 2 – Sun Jan 8th
Round 3 -Wed, Jan 11th
Semi-finals – Jan 14/15th
Final – Jan 21st.
