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

Alfie Duggan in Mountmellick.

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Alfie Duggan in Mountmellick.

The Murphy family snow day - Mammy - Carol, Daddy - Shane and little Síofra (age 2). It was Síofra's first time to play in the snow & she loved it.

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The Murphy family snow day - Mammy - Carol, Daddy - Shane and little Síofra (age 2). It was Síofra's first time to play in the snow & she loved it.

Gracie Murphy, age 2, enjoying her first snow day in Ballybrittas.

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Gracie Murphy, age 2, enjoying her first snow day in Ballybrittas.

Lily and Aidan Moore, Mountrath loving the snow.

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Lily and Aidan Moore, Mountrath loving the snow.