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Apr 17, 2022

What’s in a name? It’s complicated

The name of the city I am living in right now is contentious. It’s official name is Londonderry but no one here seems to call it that, not even the council. Most people in the city itself, Protestants as well as Catholics, call it Derry. This suggests it is more…

Derry Girls

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What’s in a name? It’s complicated
What’s in a name? It’s complicated
Derry Girls

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Nov 28, 2021

Walking the Gower Coast: Rhossili Bay

Do believe the hype. In 2014, Rhossili Bay was voted the UK’s number one beach, by TripAdvisor users, it also ranked third best in Europe, and 9th best in the world. They are not wrong. The bay is spectacular. the wide flat beach curves along for 3 miles (5 km)…

Wales

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Walking the Gower Coast: Rhossili Bay
Walking the Gower Coast: Rhossili Bay
Wales

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Oct 13, 2021

Walking the Gower Coast: Port Eynon to Rhossili

This is the most challenging leg of my journey around the Gower coast, thus far. It is the longest and most remote walk…

Travel Writing

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Walking the Gower Coast: Port Eynon to Rhossili
Walking the Gower Coast: Port Eynon to Rhossili
Travel Writing

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Sep 28, 2021

Inishbofin— Donegal’s magical island of the white cow

Our visit to the island of Inishbofin last month was one of those rare “perfect” days in life. The weather was warm and sunny with enough of a sea breeze to blow away any viruses. …

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Inishbofin— Donegal’s magical island of the white cow
Inishbofin— Donegal’s magical island of the white cow

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Aug 8, 2021

Walking the Gower Coast: Oxwich to Horton

I have decided that cold weather and wind are fine for walking — lots of layers and a padded coat with a hood see to that.Mud, however is quite different. It can be quite a hazard. My first walks from Limeslade to Brandy Cove, were reasonably mud-free. From Pwll Du…

Travel Writing

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Walking to Gower Coast: Oxwich to Horton
Walking to Gower Coast: Oxwich to Horton
Travel Writing

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Jun 24, 2021

Walking the Gower Coast: Tor Bay & Oxwich Bay

When I see a sunny forecast, I start looking at maps and planning my next walk.

Travel

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Walking to Gower Coast: Tor Bay & Oxwich Bay
Walking to Gower Coast: Tor Bay & Oxwich Bay
Travel

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Jun 6, 2021

Selling Art Online: An interview with Emma Cownie by Toby Buckley

I was delighted to be asked to do an interview with Toby Buckley for the Net Gallery about selling art and marketing. It was published recently on the “Artist N Virtual” section of their site. I thought I would post a modified version here too:- With successive lockdowns resulting in…

Marketing

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Selling Art Online
Selling Art Online
Marketing

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May 30, 2021

Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Pennard Cliffs & Three Cliffs Bay

An artist’s walk around the Gower Peninsula. I discuss the history of the area and paint the views I see.

Travel

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Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Pennard Cliffs & Three Cliffs Bay
Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Pennard Cliffs & Three Cliffs Bay
Travel

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May 4, 2021

Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Pwll Du and Hunts Bay

Welsh Historian and writer, Wynford Vaughn Thomas, once said that the Gower Peninsula is “a secret people hug to themselves”. Brandy Cove may well be the secret that the people of Bishopston “hug to themselves” because it’s a short walk down a lane from the village for them, but the…

Travel

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Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Pwll Du and Hunts Bay
Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Pwll Du and Hunts Bay
Travel

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Apr 16, 2021

Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Caswell Bay & Brandy Cove

This walk happened on the spring Equinox. This is the day when light and dark are balanced before the days lengthen into spring. I got up earlier this time and caught the 9.20am 2C bus on Oystermouth Road to Caswell. …

Walking

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Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Caswell Bay & Brandy Cove
Walking the Gower Coastal Path: Caswell Bay & Brandy Cove
Walking

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Emma Cownie

Emma Cownie

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Landscape painter. Inspired by light and colour. Living in Derry & Donegal. www.emmafcownie.com

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