16 teams competed, with the winner representing Donegal in the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship.
Cloich Cheann Fhaola's home defeat of Milford marked the first time in twelve years that the club had won a senior championship game.
[6][7][8] The draw for the semi-finals was held in Killybegs on 1 October 2023, following the conclusion of the Naomh Conaill and Cill Chartha quarter-final at Eamonn Byrne Memorial Park.
[6][7] The clubs had previously met in the Round 2 fixture held in Glenties, with that game ending level (0-9 for each).
[9][7] The clubs had previously met in the Round 1 fixture held at Magheragallon, which Gaoth Dobhair won 1–16 to 0–11.
This was the first time the teams had met at this stage of the competition since the 2019 final, when three games were required to determine a winner.
[6] Ahead of the game Marty Boyle, Stephen McGrath, Anthony Thompson, Leo McLoone and Eoin Waide were recognised for each making a 100th club championship appearance.
[1] On 13 December 2023, Oisín Gallen was named as the recipient of the annual Gradam Shéamuis Mhic Géidigh.