Cait Devane scored nine first-half points as Tipperary went in at half time leading by 0-11 to 0-4.
Dublin used the wind to good effect in the second period with Siobhan Kehoe and Ali Maguire amongst the scorers. The key scores were the goals from Sarah O'Donovan and Louise O'Hara but crucially Gemma Grace grabbed a goal for Tipperary that enabled them to keep their noses in front.
Meanwhile, in the other group two game Kilkenny showcased their massive scoring power as the came away from Swatragh with an 8-22 to 2-10 win against Derry.
