Liam Kearns: We must win at home

Liam Kearns has told his players victory over Antrim will count for nothing if maximum points are not secured when Sligo visit Semple Stadium next Sunday. 

Tipp got off to a winning start with a five-point victory over the Saffrons in Thurles but last year’s All-Ireland semi-finalists took their time before clicking into gear in the second half.

Overall, it was a good weekend for Tipp as Sligo and Armagh drew in Division 3 of the Allianz League, while promotion hopefuls Laois were comprehensively beaten by Louth on Saturday night.