TYRONE'S bid for four Dr McKenna Cup titles in-a-row will begin on January 4 when they go head-to-head with either Armagh, Antrim or St Mary's who make up the remaining three places in Group C, writes Ryan McCann. Mickey Harte's men have enjoyed considerable success in the competition over the last decade, with seven of their 12 titles coming since the Errigal Ciaran native took the reins in 2002. Ulster champions Donegal, meanwhile, have been drawn alongside Fermanagh, Derry and Queen's in Group B. The Tir Chonaill men will taste competitive action for the first time under new manager Rory Gallagher. Monaghan - the competition's most successful team - have been drawn alongside Down, Jordanstown and last year's beaten finalists Cavan.
The fixtures will be confirmed by the Ulster Council in the coming days.
DR MCKENNA CUP
Section A: University of Ulster, Jordanstown; Down; Cavan; Monaghan Section B: Queen's University, Belfast; Fermanagh; Donegal; Derry Section C: St Mary's UC, Belfast; Armagh; Antrim; Tyrone
Fixture dates: Sunday, January 4: Round 1 Wednesday, January 11: Round 2 Sunday, January 14: Round 3 Sunday, January 18: Semi-finals Saturday, January 24: Final
* QUICK ON THE DRAW: At the launch and draw for the 2015 Bank of Ireland Dr McKenna Cup at the Merchant Hotel, Belfast last night are, front row, left to right, Sean Sheehan (chief executive, Bank of Ireland) and Martin McAviney (Ulster Council President). Back row, left to right, players Ciaran McKeever (Armagh), Sean McVeigh (Antrim), Luke Keaney (Donegal) and Gerard O'Kane (Derry). Further coverage P64&66 Picture: Declan Roughan