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

Maggie, Anne, Billy & Lucy Knowles on top of Wolfhill this morning, freezing but still all smiles...

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Maggie, Anne, Billy & Lucy Knowles on top of Wolfhill this morning, freezing but still all smiles...

Ruby Rose Conroy, age 5, with her snowman.

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Ruby Rose Conroy, age 5, with her snowman.

Kylie Rae Keogh Byrne enjoying the fun with her snowman.

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Kylie Rae Keogh Byrne enjoying the fun with her snowman.

Culainn and Halle Kane with their snowman Frosty in Garryhinch sent in by their mammy Bronagh.

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Culainn and Halle Kane with their snowman Frosty in Garryhinch sent in by their mammy Bronagh.

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