Final preparations are underway for this year's Live Crib at Galway cathedral which will take place on Thursday
The life-size Bethlehem scene will feature real animals while parishioners will take on the key roles from 11.30am to 4pm
Local schools and choirs will also attend to sing Christmas carols
Operations Manager at Galway Cathedral Helena O'Shea says it reminds people of why Christmas is celebrated:
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