Here we have a look back at the biggest move made by each top-flight team, either in terms of impact or shock value, which dominated the headlines over the past 12 months.
5. Kieran Offord (Crusaders)
Having played in the Scottish Premiership for St Mirren against the likes of Celtic and Rangers, Scotland youth international Kieran Offord arrived with certain expectation but has already exceeded them all. The 20-year-old is a real talent, scoring 10 league goals in 20 appearances so far, including a Boxing Day brace in victory over Cliftonville. Photo: Crusaders FC
6. John McGovern (Dungannon Swifts)
Former Northern Ireland youth international John McGovern had spent the entirety of his senior career up to the summer with Newry City, making over 100 appearances at the Showgrounds, before joining Dungannon Swifts. He made an immediate impact, scoring in five of his first nine Premiership matches, and is now back on the goal trail after netting in a Boxing Day win over Loughgall. Photo: Dungannon Swifts FC
7. David McDaid (Glenavon)
David McDaid has a reputation for being a prolific goalscorer and his arrival at Glenavon from Coleraine during the summer was a notable one. Having previously starred for Cliftonville and Larne, the former Derry City striker has scored five Premiership goals for the Lurgan Blues so far. Photo: David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press
8. Daniel Gyollai (Glentoran)
Hungarian goalkeeper Daniel Gyollai had previously spent time at the likes of Stoke City, Wigan Athletic, Peterborough United and Maidenhead United before joining Glentoran during the summer and he's now arguably established himself as the best in his position in the Irish League. Gyollai has kept eight Premiership clean sheets so far this season while the likes of Danny Amos and Frankie Hvid have also made an immediate impact at The Oval. Photo: Glentoran FC