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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Post 4/4 This piece takes artistic licence, but explores how AI/Machine Learning can tell heritage stories thoughtfully. Can AI respect cultural context while innovating? Thoughts? #AI #IrishMythology #Cuchulainn #Heritage #SlieveGullion

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Post 3/4 The hound chased Setanta back down the mountain. Growing impatient, he struck his sliotar with a single, powerful blow — lodging it in the hound's throat. Stricken with remorse, he vowed to guard the fort himself until a new pup was ready. Cú Chulainn was born.

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Post 2/4 Setanta was invited by King Conchobor to a feast at Culann's fort, but stayed to finish his hurling game. Conchobor forgot to mention he'd follow, so Culann shut the gates and released his ferocious guard hound.

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Post 1/4 An experiment using AI/Machine Learning to reimagine a formative moment in Irish mythology on Slieve Gullion.

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

Happy Saint Patrick's Day: Saint Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland!!! #saintpatricksday #stpatricksday #stpaddysday #ireland

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

A young dragon that starts showing off can be quickly brought under control with a calm and confident approach... #dragontuesday

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 16/11/2025

I think I may have broken Newry. I was warned about messing with AI craic. Now I’m probably in trouble. #newry

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Experiment using song lyrics to AI images, then animate those images into this abridged/fast video. It would be possible to animate the whole song at correct speed, but this is a proof of concept. youtube.com/shorts/2ejhw...

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12 November 2025

YouTube video by Cathal Mcdonnell

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

An iridescent-armoured dragon confronts you at ground level, eyes ablaze and scales shimmering like a thousand jewels—all framed by the ethereal ruins of a cathedral. Every glint and claw radiates magic and danger. #DragonTuesday #DragonArt #FantasyArt #MidJourney

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

How to train your Dragon. Exploring midjourney images in Klingai video generation to get dragons to dance together to some 90's rave tunes for the craic/because I can #klingai #midjourney #aiart #dragons #dragontuesday

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

Dragons entwine, spiraling in a feedback loop—one regenerates endlessly as it moves, patterning the manuscript with ancient energy and renewal. Life, death, rebirth, the journey goes on. #dragontuesday

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

An experiment with midjourney images and klingai frames feature. My theme was illuminated manuscripts, such as The Book Of Kells. I loved how the manuscripts actually became illuminated, so leaned into that. I love the klingai interpolation, and The Stranglers music completes the gothic feel.

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Using midjourney and kling to examine shamrocks. Singing in Irish language -Bláth na hÓige, Seán Gabha. #midjourney #aiart #klingai

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Are young Dragons called pups? Maybe not. This youngster is highly entertaining #dragon #dragontuesday

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McDart @mcdonnellart.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

Sunflower study with midjourney and premiere pro. Syncs well to Good Day Sunshine byThe Beatles #Ai #AiArtCommunity #AiCommunity #MidJourney

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