Sligo Rovers have completed the signing of forwards Greg Moorhouse and Vinny Faherty as well as winger Jamie McDonagh ahead of the closing of the League of Ireland transfer window.
Former Glenavon striker Moorhouse has signed a contract until the end of the current SSE Airtricity Premier Division season, having scored 10 league goals with the Glens last season in the NIFL.
"Hopefully I can come in and score some goals," said Moorhouse, who will be hoping to help his new side move clear of the relegation zone.
"I was here on Saturday night for the Dundalk game. The signs were good. The result was deserved. There is a lot of fresh faces coming in and we can pull together and get some results."
Belfast native McDonagh signs from Greenock Morton, after opting to leave the Scottish Championship club due to family reasons.
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"I was with Morton last season and I'd say I had a really good season," said McDonagh. "I played 38 games I think. I missed home and I was living away from my baby so I thought it was best to move back home and try to get a team in Ireland or in Northern Ireland. I'm happy to be here and I think it'll be best for my career."
Faherty makes the switch from Galway United and is relishing the chance to help his new club beat the drop.
"I'm hoping it will be a win/win situation for both parties," the 30-year-old well-travelled striker said.
"I'm hungry to get back to goal scoring form and goals are what are needed to get Rovers out of trouble. I'm confident it will work out well for both of us.
"I thought the team played really well on both occasions I’ve seen them, and I noted that Daniel Kearns has a knack of getting in some great crosses, which I would love to be on the end of. With that type of service I have no doubt I can get among the goals."
Dundalk defender Paddy Barrett has joined Division 1 high-flyers Waterford on loan until the end of the season.
Barrett goes back to his hometown club and is hoping to help them seal the title.
"When the opportunity arose to join Waterford on loan until the end of the season, I did not hesitate," he said.
"It gave me the chance to help the club get back to the Premier Division.
"I’ve seen the team play this season and they’re so close to making a return to the top division. If I can play a part in that with six games remaining in the season, well I’ll be delighted to do so."
The Blues have also signed 19-year-old striker Aaron Drinan from Cork City.
The attacker makes the switch after two years on Leeside. "The team are doing really well at the moment and I like the way they are giving young players a chance to progress into the senior set-up," he said.
"The RSC is an amazing stadium and I have really enjoyed playing there with City over the last few years. I think Waterford FC will do big things moving forward, the ambition of the club is great and I am delighted to be a part of it."
Shamrock Rovers have added Galway United central defender Lee Grace to their ranks.
Grace, 24, has been in Stephen Bradley's sights for some time and the manager aired his delight at finally getting his man.
"I've watched Lee a good few times over the last maybe six to eight months," he said.
"He's the perfect age for us, he's athletic, he's quick. He's a good defender one v one and he can play.
"He has all the qualities that we're looking to bring into the club. He's been excellent for Galway this year and we're delighted to get him, he'll be a real asset to us."
Galway meanwhile have completed the signing of Brighton and Hove Albion's Jonah Ayunga on loan until the end of the season.
Ayunga has been a regular for the Seagulls in the under-23 Premier League.
The 20-year-old spent the first half of the 2017 SSE Airtricity League season on loan with Sligo Rovers, netting four league goals in 21 appearances.
"It all happened very quickly over the last few days. In the past few weeks in Sligo, I haven't been starting," he said.
"Galway made me aware of their interest, so for me personally, it's the best place to be.
"It's about getting game time, goals and helping to keep the club in the Premier Division, so hopefully I can help towards that."
Derry City have snapped up 19-year-old goalkeeper Tom McDermott until the end of the season.
The Derryman moved to Tottenham Hotspur from Dungannon Swifts in 2014 but was released from the Premier League club a month ago.
Kenny Shiels has now brought McDermott home to help the third-placed Candystripes in their push for a European spot.
