Carlingford Round 3D Wooden Map – Handcrafted Irish Coastal Wall Art

Carlingford · Cairlinn · Co. Louth, Ireland

A meaningful handmade gift for anyone with a connection to this medieval and magical town on the shores of Carlingford Lough.

Discover the unique charm of Carlingford with this beautifully handcrafted round wooden map. One of the most beautifully preserved medieval towns in Ireland, Carlingford sits beneath the dramatic bulk of Slieve Foy at the western end of Carlingford Lough, its Norman castle, Dominican friary, mint and ancient town walls telling a story that stretches back to the 12th century. The Mourne Mountains rise on the opposite shore, their reflections shifting in the lough's sheltered waters, while the town's narrow medieval streets, renowned oyster festivals, excellent restaurants and warm community spirit give it an energy and character that draws visitors back year after year. Carlingford is a town that manages the rare trick of being both deeply historic and vibrantly alive — a place where the past and present sit comfortably side by side.

This handcrafted 3D wooden map captures Carlingford's town, lough, surrounding mountains and Co. Louth landscape in layered detail — made by hand in our Sligo studio from sustainable materials.

Perfect for:

• History and heritage lovers drawn to Carlingford's extraordinary collection of Norman and medieval architecture
• Food and festival enthusiasts who know Carlingford's world famous oyster festival and thriving restaurant scene
• Walkers and hikers exploring the Cooley Mountains and the Táin Way on Carlingford's doorstep
• Anyone with a connection to Carlingford, whether you grew up there, visit each year for the oyster festival, or simply love this remarkable corner of Co. Louth

Make it personal:

Add a brass pin to mark a favourite spot — the castle, the lough, a favourite restaurant, a family home or a special place in the town — with a short engraved message on the back.

Our Local Spots maps are round, framed wooden 3D maps, designed to capture meaningful Irish places in a simple, tactile format.

Each map measures approximately 220mm across and 42mm deep. It is ready to hang and also comes with a small clip-together stand, so it can be displayed on a wall, shelf, desk or sideboard.

Each map is framed without glass, allowing the depth, texture and natural wood grain to remain visible. Available with a natural or black frame.

Depths and elevations are shown in metres where included in the design.

You can add a short engraved message to the back of your map and a brass pin to mark a special place on the front for an additional charge.

To add this option, select “Map with engraving + brass pin” before adding the map to your cart, then enter your message and the Eircode or location details in the box provided.

If the place does not have an Eircode, you can describe the location instead.

Each Local Spots map is designed and made by Outcrop in our County Sligo studio.

We use geographic data to create the layered map design, then laser cut, stain, hand-sand, finish, frame and check each piece in our workshop before it is packed for delivery.

Made in small batches, each map carries the natural warmth of wood and the care of something made by hand.

Each Local Spots map is made from FSC-certified bamboo plywood, chosen for its strength, fine grain and natural warmth.

Our round frames are made from FSC-certified birch, sourced from sustainably managed Finnish forests. We use water-based, non-toxic glues and stains to finish each piece by hand.

Your map is wrapped in protective tissue and presented in an unbleached, recycled cardboard box. Our packaging is plastic-free, and each piece is designed to be kept, gifted and enjoyed for years.

Your map comes ready to hang, and also includes a small clip-together wooden stand for displaying it on a shelf, desk or sideboard.

To use the stand, pop out the two pieces, slot them together and rest your map securely on top.

For best results, display indoors and avoid prolonged direct sunlight,
as this may gradually affect the blue colour or natural bamboo tone over time.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment.

Each Local Spots map is made to order in our Sligo studio, rather than held in large quantities of stock. This helps us make carefully, reduce waste and manage our small workshop space.

Please allow up to 2 weeks for dispatch during our normal production flow.

Your map will be carefully wrapped and presented in an unbleached, recycled cardboard box, ready to give as a gift. We do not include pricing inside the parcel, so it can be sent directly to the recipient.

If your order is a gift, you can leave us a note at checkout with any packing or delivery details.

If you need your map sooner, please contact us before ordering and we’ll let you know what is possible.