Galway cathedral parish’s annual live crib will take place at the city’s cathedral on Tuesday, December 16 from 11.30am to 4pm. This Christmas tradition is performed by members of the cathedral parish and families from the city and county who play Mary, Joseph, the infant Jesus and shepherds, with choirs from local schools singing Christmas carols.…

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