A new era begins for Donegal football on Sunday when they take on Down in their Dr McKenna Cup opener in Páirc Esler.
It marks their first game under new manager Paddy Carr and will also be their first competitive outing since the retirement of their 2012 All-Ireland winning captain Michael Murphy.
One of the best players of his generation, the 33-year-old Glenswilly native announced his retirement from the county scene in November.
