Liam Kearn's side set up the last eight encounter following an incredible one point victory over Derry at Kingspan Breffni Park yesterday.
With ten minutes to go it appeared Tipp had it won only to go 2 points down in added time after conceding 1-4- However a late point from Portroe's Kevin O'Halloran followed by a brace from Ballypooreen's Conor Sweeney's sealed victory.
Speaking to Tipp FM's Ian O'Connor just after the final whistle Tipp fans were elated the team was heading to Croke Park.
For his part Senior Football manager Liam Kearns paid tribute to his players and their extraordinary work effort.
