Waterford FC have boosted the ranks with the double signing of Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Dessie Hutchinson and ex-Fulham, Birmingham City and Macclesfield man Noe Baba.
Both players are eligible from 1 July, pending international clearance.
Local boy Hutchinson is a former Republic of Ireland underage international and made his Brighton first-team debut against Bournemouth in the Carabao Cup last season, playing the full 120 minutes in a narrow 1-0 defeat.
"I'm delighted to join the club and I'm really looking forward to getting going," he said.
"I want to enjoy my football and this is a great fit for me so I decided to stay in Waterford rather than go back across the water. It's my hometown club and to get the opportunity to play for Waterford FC is brilliant.
"The way Alan [Reynolds] has the team playing suits my style too so I'm delighted to join.
"It's a much different club than the one that was here when I moved to Brighton and I've been impressed so far. I've been in around the squad and I've seen the quality of the players that are at the club and I'm really excited to be involved. Players like Paul Keegan and Noel Hunt have been there and done; their experience is invaluable and it'll be a big help to me."
Defender Baba has been capped up to Under-21 level with the Republic of Ireland and earned a move to Fulham in 2013.
The 21-year-old then joined Birmingham City before spending last season with Macclesfield Town as they won promotion to the Football League.
"I’m very happy to join the club and get things sorted. I’ve been down around the squad and it feels like it’s a good fit for me," Baba said.
"With the ground and the great training facilities, it was an easy decision. Add in the quality of the players that are in the squad and the work being done in training, I’m not at all surprised that the club is 3rd in the league at the moment.
"The good season the club is having is reflected in the people around the club and I’ve enjoyed being here so far. I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch now and trying to keep the club moving in the right direction."
