The defending champions defeated Kilfeacle 15-13 on 'The Hill'.
In the other top flight fixture involving a side from the Premier County Clanwilliam beat Clonakilty 29-17.
Tipp's team's in Division 2 both avoided defeat – Thurles overcame Ballincollig 36-0 with Newport drawing 29-all away to Castleisland.
In Division 3 Fethard won 10-6 in Killorglin.
