Ballymena top the fledgling 2003-2004 AIB League Division One after recording their second win of the campaign, this time at the expense of Galwegians.
The reigning champions saw off their hosts by a scoreline of 32-06 at Crowley Park, securing their second bonus point on the way.
Meanwhile County Carlow recorded their second win of the new campaign with a 17-24 victiry over Blackrock at Stradbrook.
Both Belfast Harlequins and Cork Constitution won their opening games and it was always going to be close at Deramore Park but Cork edged it 22-24.
Dolphin proved too strong for St Mary's in Musgrave Park, the homeside put last week's defeat to Carlow behind them with 24-18 win.
Last season's runners-up Clontarf suffered their first defeat at Dooradoyle at the hands of Garryowen as the homeside ran out 18-16 winners.
Dungannon were shown no mercy from their visitors and were subjected to a 8-26 defeat to Shannon at Stevenson Park. UCD beat Buccaneers 25-21 in Belfield.