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Mel Gibson to Attend as Trim Celebrates Braveheart

TRIM, COUNTY MEATH, IRELAND, AUG 8 – The celebration included fundraising that raised 10,000 euro for the Irish Equity Support Fund during the King John Summer Prom Festival, honoring the film's impact on Ireland.

  • Mel Gibson and other cast members attended a 30-year Braveheart celebration in Trim, Co Meath, honoring the film's Irish shooting locations.
  • The event followed the Irish government's lobbying to film Braveheart locally, supplying 1,600 army reserves as extras, boosting local involvement.
  • Fans, including Eileen Shields and Anita McGrath who travelled early from Galway, met Gibson, who signed posters, posed for selfies, and engaged warmly with attendees.
  • During the King John Summer Prom festival, the event successfully collected €10,000 to support the Irish Equity Support Fund and included an orchestral rendition of James Horner's film score.
  • This milestone highlighted Braveheart's lasting impact in Ireland, credited with opening the film economy and changing industry practices, as emphasized by cast and locals.
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