McElkennon served for four seasons as part of Eamon Coleman's management team in the Oak Leaf County.

He was available to take on a new role after Eamon Coleman's decision to step down from the Derry job in July.

Fermanagh were hammered by Kerry in the All-Ireland Qualifiers after being well-beaten by Armagh in this year's Ulster Championship.

Corrigan has indicated that McElkennon's inclusion won't be the only change to the Fermanagh set-up this year.

Donegal trouble

The Fermanagh boss told the Irish News that a number of experienced players would not be part of his new panel.

"There is a good selection of young talent in Fermanagh. Now is the time to let them in," said Corrigan.

However, Corrigan is hoping to convince Paddy McGuinness to rethink his decision to quit the intercounty scene.

Meanwhile, Cavan forward Jason O'Reilly could be ruled out of football for several months because of a knee injury.

O'Reilly sustained the injury in a club game during the summer and exacerbated the problem in Cavan's All-Ireland Qualifier defeat by Limerick.