The 2023 Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup draw was made last night.
Holders Monaghan have been drawn in the same group as last year's runners-up Donegal and Down, while Ulster champions Derry will face championship rematches with Tyrone and Fermanagh. The other group consists of All-Ireland semi-finalists Armagh, Cavan and Antrim.
The groups have been seeded this year with the top two in each advancing to the semi-finals. Each team will have a home and away game in the pre-season competition which gets underway on Wednesday, January 4.
2023 Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup groups and dates
Group A: Monaghan, Down, Donegal
Group B: Tyrone, Fermanagh, Derry
Group C: Armagh, Cavan, Antrim
Round 1: Wednesday, January 4
Round 2: Sunday, January 8
Round 3: Wednesday, January 11
Semi-finals: Saturday/Sunday, January 14/15
Final: Saturday, January 21
