There was much excitement in Laois this morning as we woke up to a blanket of snow across the county. Children wasted no time in making some impressive snowmen and enjoying the rare snow day. We appealed for our readers' photos and we received an avalanche of great snaps.

placeholder image — There was much excitement in Laois this morning as we woke up to a blanket of snow across the county. Children wasted no time in making some impressive snowmen and enjoying the rare snow day. We appealed for our readers' photos and we received an avalanche of great snaps.

PICTURES: Snow day fun in Laois

By Laura McLoughlin

Editor

Published 5th Jan 2025, 15:33 GMT

Aria mai, Ambrose and Conor hiney with Olaf the snowman

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Aria mai, Ambrose and Conor hiney with Olaf the snowman

Cáthal and Éada Whelan building a snowman in Kilmurray Stradbally

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Cáthal and Éada Whelan building a snowman in Kilmurray Stradbally

Thadí with his awesome snowman in Mountmellick.

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Thadí with his awesome snowman in Mountmellick.

St Bernards Bobby & Annie enjoying what they're made for.

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St Bernards Bobby & Annie enjoying what they're made for.

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