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, 14:53 GMT

Jayden and John Fennell having fun in the snow in Portlaoise.

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Jayden and John Fennell having fun in the snow in Portlaoise.

Four month old Kayden's first snow in Clonaslee.

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Four month old Kayden's first snow in Clonaslee.

Sophie Millie and Layla Hyland in Portlaoise.

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Sophie Millie and Layla Hyland in Portlaoise.

Finn Ryan, age 2, with his snowman in Portlaoise.

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Finn Ryan, age 2, with his snowman in Portlaoise.