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

A family of snowmen in Shanahoe.

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A family of snowmen in Shanahoe.

Riley the collie in Portlaoise enjoying the snow.

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Riley the collie in Portlaoise enjoying the snow.

Molly Ryan excited for the snow in Ballyfin.

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Molly Ryan excited for the snow in Ballyfin.

Jackson Mc Donald enjoying the snow.

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Jackson Mc Donald enjoying the snow.

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