Braveheart Cast, Fans Mark 30 Years in Trim

Trim, County Meath, hosted major celebrations for the 30th anniversary of the Oscar-winning film Braveheart, with large crowds, cast members including Mel Gibson, and superfans from Ireland and abroad in attendance. The festival, part of the King John Summer Prom, featured autograph signings, orchestral concerts, and a special outdoor screening, spotlighting the film’s influence on Irish culture and the local film industry. Many local extras, notably members of the Irish Army reserve, reunited with Gibson and shared stories from the set. Proceeds from limited edition poster sales supported the Irish Equity Benevolent Fund. Organizers and cast highlighted the excitement and camaraderie of the original production, and the festival was described as the largest orchestral event on the island. The event celebrated Braveheart’s enduring legacy in both Irish and Scottish cultural memory.