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

What lies beneath the swimmers? The hidden landscape of Killary Fjord
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What lies beneath the swimmers? The hidden landscape of Killary Fjord

What lies beneath the swimmers at Killary Fjord? Explore the glacial valley, underwater landscape and geology that make this one of Ireland’s most remarkable natural places.
Outcrop collaborating with Gaelforce logos over close up of swimmer in Killary Fjord
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A new take on the traditional trophy: Outcrop x Gaelforce

Outcrop has teamed up with Gaelforce to create a new take on the traditional trophy: handcrafted 3D maps of Killary Fjord, individually engraved for each race category. Discover how we can create d...
Our new patent!
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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...
Our new website is here!
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Our new website is here!

Still a few products to upload but most importantly you can now add your map customisations again