St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib

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[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Bray Gospel Choir at #TheMovingCrib this Sun (7th) 12:30–4! Free entry. Drop in for a song or stay for all — a fun festive stop! 🎄🎶 #ChristmasInDublin

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

@RobLooseCannon We sure will! 🎄Thanks a million, and we (and Fred!🐶) hope to welcome you and your family soon! 🎄✨

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Yes, Fred the Hero Dog and he is still here! 🐶😄#TheMovingCrib

[BUCHANAN: Dublin Time Machine @RobLooseCannon]

@BillyFi74637425 @StMartinDublin Now that's a blast from the past! Was he Fred the Hero Dog or something? He saved a load of people from drowning in the Liffey?

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

@EddieHu71450905 @SeanKel74013109 @iffabug It sure is! 🎉 #TheMovingCrib is still going strong and celebrating its 69th birthday this year. It opens every year from mid-November to early January — and this season it’s open until 4th January. 😊✨

[BUCHANAN: Dublin Time Machine @RobLooseCannon]

Let's journey back to Dublin in 1956, where a Christmas tradition unlike any other was about to be born. Nestled at 42 Parnell Square West, in the Saint Martin Apostalate @StMartinDublin it started as a simple idea by Fr. Louis Coffey has blossomed into a beloved festive institution, The Moving Crib.

Fr. Coffey's wanted to breathe life into the timeless stories of the Bible for Irish children, using a pioneering display of advanced mechanical figures that would captivate young imaginations. Cutting edge animatronics in 1950s Dublin mustve seemed miraculous to the kids. In reality they were charming papier-mâché figures, each roughly a meter tall and meticulously dressed in miniature garments, brought to gloriously jerky life with concealed motors.

What began as just a Nativity scene quickly expanded, thanks to the masterful craftsmanship of individuals like Frank Pringle and artists such as Cormac Larkin. The Moving Crib unfolds as a series of beautifully crafted vignettes, animating not only the Christmas story but also other well known biblical narratives like Noah's Ark and Moses leading his people.

For generations, the free admission has allowed countless families to experience its wonder. Each year, from mid-November to early January, The Moving Crib throws open its doors. While admission is free, the Crib gratefully accepts donations to ensure its continued magic for generations to come.

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

📘✨ NEW! Dominican Saints Storybook ✨
Real stories, hand-drawn art, and colouring fun for all ages!
👼 Inspiring • 🖍️ Interactive • 🙏 Supports priestly formation
📖 Buy now: https://t.co/LXGPnWc3Ua
Grow in faith. Meet the Saints.❤️
#DominicanOrder #NewRelease #ChristianBook

[The Irish Catholic @IrishCathNews]

Join the St.Martin Apostolate special lunctime Mass for Pope Francis on Tuesday, 6th May at 1:00 PM. For more information visit: https://t.co/63SXuCtJ6b

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Prayer for Pope Francis
#PopeFrancis

[Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP @PatrickMaryOP]

The scenes of young people gathered to pray for Pope Francis outside Gemelli Hospital are deeply moving.
Say an "Ave" for the Holy Father today!

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

On January 27, 2025, we remember and honor the 80th anniversary of the liberation of #Auschwitz, a place where countless lives were lost. We reflect on the strength, resilience, and hope of those who survived, and vow to never forget the horrors of the Holocaust. #Auschwitz80

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Due to #StormEowyn, our shop and office will be closed tomorrow, Friday 24th January, for the safety of our staff and customers. We’ll be back on Monday, 27th January at 9am. You can still place orders on our website at https://t.co/nLyZDAbDtG. Stay safe, everyone!

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

“𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒇𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒆 𝒑𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒊𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔.” #𝐒𝐭𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐟𝐏𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚 #CatholicChurch#CatholicChurch #Faith #MondayMotivation

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

It was lovely to have you back with us again JT and Happy Birthday! We hope you had a great time visiting #TheMovingCrib and we look forward to welcoming you again next year. 🤩🎄

[JTMoomin 🐔 @JTMoomin]

My once-a-yearly to one of my favourite places.
The Moving Crib on Parnell Square @StMartinDublin is a memory of a simpler time and is closing in on a big birthday.
It's in need of some help so if you're knocking about every donation helps.

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Well done again to the students at @StMolaga5 for being one of our winners of the #ChairCreative competition! 🥳We hope you all enjoyed your visit yesterday at #TheMovingCrib 🤗

[Scoil Naomh Pádraig Kanturk @SNPKanturk]

We are delighted to see our article on the #CreativeChairProject in this week’s issue of Discover Duhallow.

#TheMovingCrib
@StMartinDublin

https://t.co/xmBpEBTJ6N

[Scoil Naomh Pádraig Kanturk @SNPKanturk]

Our school website has been updated.

It was another busy week in @SNPKanturk with @ScienceWeek 🧪🧫🔭🔬🥼🧪

The Creative Chairs 🪑🪑were also sent back to #TheMovingCrib ⛪️@StMartinDublin

Read all about it HERE.

https://t.co/dw5myBEfAV

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Fantastic work, well done to all of the students! 🤩👏
#TheMovingCrib

[Edmondstown National School @EdmondstownNS]

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!! We had a fantastic time decorating a chair for the Moving Crib. @StMartinDublin #MovingCrib

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

They do indeed look amazing! Wonderful work and creativity from all classes 👏🤩
#TheMovingCrib

[St Martin Apostolate & The Moving Crib @StMartinDublin]

Fantastic work! We love the inspiration.🤩👏
#TheMovingCrib

[CatholicNewsIreland @CatholicNewsIRL]

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Laurence O'Toole who was born in Castledermot, Co Kildare. In 1162 he was chosen as the first native Archbishop of @dublindiocese. He worked for #peace and #reconciliation.