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

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...
Ours to Protect - an interview with East Coast fm
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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!
Two New Leitrim Maps Just Launched: Manorhamilton & Lough Melvin
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Two New Leitrim Maps Just Launched: Manorhamilton & Lough Melvin

We’ve just added two stunning new locations to our Local Spots collection: Manorhamilton and Lough Melvin, both nestled in the heart of County Leitrim. These handcrafted round wooden maps celebrate...