It was no different for Sports Direct Premiership teams as they made the finishing touches to their squad for the next few months of action.
In case you missed any deals, here is every player that either moved to or from a top-flight outfit in the final hours of the summer window.
13. Brandon Doyle (Crusaders to Annagh United, loan)
Brandon Doyle will spend the next few months on loan at Championship outfit Annagh United Photo: Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker
14. Gael Bigirimana (Dungannon Swifts)
Former Newcastle United midfielder and Burundi international Gael Bigirimana made his Irish League return on Deadline Day, joining Dungannon Swifts Photo: Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Press
15. Renei Batlokwa (Loughgall)
Botswana international Renei Batlokwa joined Premiership newcomers Loughgall. The 25-year-old has previously played for Southend United and Brentwood Town Photo: Southend United
16. Jamie Doran (Glenavon to Annagh United, loan)
19-year-old midfielder Jamie Doran made 20 Premiership appearances for Glenavon last season, scoring two goals in the process, and will spend the current campaign with Championship side Annagh United. He made his debut on Saturday, coming off the bench against Newington Photo: Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press