A 13-0 over fellow high-flyers Newcastlewest at Ard Gaoithe yesterday puts them in a very strong position with just three rounds of games left.
Both of the other top-flight sides from Tipperary won their latest matches.
Clanwilliam defeated Abbeyfeale 19-7 and Kilfeacle got the better of Skibbereen on a 25-21 scoreline.
