Finn Harps go into the mid-season break after a very positive results against Galway.
After a series of poor results which saw the resignation of Felix Healy, Harps needed a boost.
With Galway nestling at the foot of the table, anything but a win would have been a disaster for the Donegal side.
Harps responded with a solid display with goals from Ciaran Coll, Thomas McBride, Thomas Bonner and Matt Harkin including three in a five minute spell in the second half.
Harps will be hoping the impressive win can spur them to a better second of the season as they sit third form the bottom of the table.