Bench notes

Stories and insights from our Sligo workshop – where thoughtful design, sustainability, and a love of place come together.

Our new patent!
BTS

Our new patent!

Our round, flat-pack birch frame has its European patent at last — three years in the making. Here's the story of how trying to reclaim a bit of workshop space led to a frame that ships 90% smaller...
Meath Commission
Custom

Meath Commission

Take a peek at the latest commission we sent out, heading for a new home in Ashbourne, County Meath. Highly detailed mountains and alternating bamboo grain made this a very tricky piece to put toge...
Our extra large custom round map of Antarctica on display at Gifted
Custom

Our extra large custom round map of Antarctica on display at Gifted

Our extra large circular map of Antarctica (nearly 90cm in diamter and almost 20kg!) is one of those unique showcase pieces we craft every so often. With Ernest Shackletons birthday passing just a ...
Showcase 2026
Events

Showcase 2026

We were delighted to attend Showcase 2026 in the RDS last week in Dublin. Many thanks to the DCCI for choosing us for their curated area among so many other talented Irish designers and makers.
Round wooden hand crafted map of The Skelligs including Ballinskellig and Na Skealga islands

Kerry calling

Kerry seems to be more popular that usual at the moment, find out about our new designs and something exciting coming soon!
Ours to Protect - an interview with East Coast fm
Design

Ours to Protect - an interview with East Coast fm

We were delighted to be included in this fantastic feature on East Coast fm in September. Aran chatted to Nikki Hayes about sustainable product design and all things Outcrop!
Outcrop is a finalist in the Irish Made Awards 2025
Awards

Outcrop is a finalist in the Irish Made Awards 2025

We were delighted to be shortlisted for the Irish Made Awards 2025 in the home category for our new local spots collection. It was a real honour to be included among so many top class brands.
Australia two ways...
Design

Australia two ways...

From the Great Barrier Reef to the rugged Outback, Australia is a land of contrasts, colours, and captivating coastlines. This week, we are introducing a detailed 3D wooden map of Australia to both...
Exhibition for August Craft Month
Events

Exhibition for August Craft Month

Nestled at the foot of Benbulben in County Sligo, the Rathcormac Craft Village is home to a community of artists and makers deeply connected to the landscape that surrounds them. This August the ar...