The blessing of the Mansion House crib and lighting of the Christmas tree is accompanied by the Little Angels choir.
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Frank Cluskey oversees the annual ceremony for the lighting of the Mansion House Christmas tree and the blessing of the crib.
The Very Reverend John McCarthy, Westland Row blesses the crib when it is unveiled.
The Little Angels choir sing the Christmas carol 'Away in a Manger’ at the ceremony. The children in the choir attend the Civics Institute Day Nurseries, St Joseph’s and St Brlgid’s.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 5 December 1968.
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