Rest needed after League efforts, says Kearns

That's according to manager Liam Kearns, whose first seven matches in charge of the county were blighted by injuries to key players.

Tipp secured their place in Division 3 next year by drawing away to Sligo yesterday.

Although his players now have a few weeks to recover from the league campaign Liam Kearns says the Munster Championship tie with Waterford isn't that far away.