A 3-17 to 0-18 win over Longford at Semple Stadium means that Liam Kearns's side are most definitely in the promotion hunt with three matches to be played.
Tipp made a flying start against the Leinster county with Conor Sweeney – who got 2-7 of his team's total – goaling within minutes of the start.
A second goal came three minutes later when Jimmy Feehan capitalised on slack defending by the visitors.
By half-time the Premier had built up a 2-10 to 0-12 advantage.
Although Longford had periods when they looked quite good they never quite to peg Tipperary back.
Next up for the Blue and Gold is a trip to Offaly on Sunday.
