They beat Nenagh Ormond 11-6 in Division 2A under the lights at New Ormond Park.
Aidan Barron of Cashel got the game's only try with his side's other points coming courtesy of two penalties from Pat O'Connor.
Michael Walsh also kicked two penalties for the home team.
Despite falling to defeat Ormond stay ahead of Cahel in the table after picking up a losing bonus point.
Both Tipp clubs have overtaken UCC in the table – for a few hours at least – as the battle for play-off places intensifies.
