VETERAN Alan Kirby’s 65th minute strike helped leaders Longford Town to a comfortable three points over Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park last night.

Down 0-5 Tipperary 4-20

Down 0-5 Tipperary 4-20

Down 0-3 Tipperary 1-12 - half-time

Ulster champions Down have made one change from the side that defeated Derry in the provincial final for their All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final against Tipperary at O'Moore Park, Portlaoise on Saturday.