Niall Rigney's side had a six point win over Tullamore.
Ballinamere secured their first win of the season in group one of the Offaly Senior Hurling Championship.
Niall Rigney's side beat Tullamore on a scoreline of 4-18 to 2-18 in O'Brien Park last night.
Aaron Maher and Mike O'Brien got two goals each for last season's finalists.
In group two, St Rynagh's face Belmont this evening in Banagher.
Belmont drew with champions Kilcormac Killoughey in the opening round, while St Rynagh's suffered defeat away to Shinrone.
Midlands 103 analyst John Leahy is backing Belmont to continue their good form:
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Throw in is at 7:30pm from Banagher this evening.
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