Welcome to Outcrop
About us
Outcrop
We are a small family business run by husband and wife team, Aran and Maeve Pudney. We both have very different strengths and weaknesses but we both share a passion for sustainable design and creativity. We are always pottering away on something new in the background.
bringing landscapes to life
Our Story
Our mapping business started a good few years ago now, in our second home, Wellington, New Zealand. In 2020 we moved back to Sligo, Maeve's hometown and started up again here. Our aim has always been to make really good products that will be bring their owners joy and be cherished for a long time. Our workshop in Branley's Yard is the creative space we always wished for. This vibrant hub is full of creative businesses and there is always something interesting going on. You are welcome to pop in if you're in the area.
designed and made in ireland
Our values
Our aim has always been to make really good products that will bring their owners joy and be cherished for a long time and many of the lovely comments we get from our customers really make our efforts worth while. Over the years we have become more and more interested in sustainability and where our materials come from. All of our products are designed and made by us using premium natural materials and our commitment to the environment and business as a means for good has become one of our core values.
Meet the makers
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Aran
Aran is the creative force behind all our designs. A designer by trade, his background in mass production has allowed us to develop ways to both design and make our artworks in Ireland with much of the focus spent on the finishing process to achieve the high quality result we are known for.
His favourite place in the world is The Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand where his family had a holiday house and all his summers were spent growing up. A medium size map of The Marlborough Sounds hangs in his sitting room, complete with the local nicknames for all his favourite hangouts.
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Maeve
A structural engineer by trade, Maeve's problem solving skills and project management abilities means she's in charge of the business side of things, as well as all things marketing and the website. She loves a new challenge and the flexibility of being her own boss. You will also find her getting her hands dirty painting our signature blue stain in the workshop.
Her favourite place is in the world is North Sligo, with its sandy beaches and towering mountains. We are now lucky enough to see Benbulben out of our window, but a reminder of her other favourite place where we used to live, Lyall Bay is proudly displayed in our kitchen.
