Murray & Downey handed Derry starts.

Derry begin the year on Friday night with their opening game in the Dr McKenna Cup against Monaghan at Owenbeg.

Lachlan Murray and Matthew Downey, two of Derry’s All-Ireland winning minor team are set to make their senior debuts in the tie.

Desertmartin’s Murray will wear number 15 jersey, while All-Ireland minor-winning captain Matthew Downey will start at left half forward.

Monaghan meanwhile will give senior debuts to Shane Hanratty, Darragh Mc Elearney and Gary Mohan.


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