Lough Ree Round 3D Wooden Map – Handcrafted Irish Lake Wall Art

Lough Ree · Loch Rí · Co. Westmeath, Ireland

A meaningful handmade gift for anyone with a connection to this magnificent lake at the heart of the River Shannon.

Discover the sweeping beauty of Lough Ree with this beautifully handcrafted round wooden map. One of the great lakes of the River Shannon, Lough Ree stretches across three counties — Westmeath, Roscommon and Longford — its broad, island-scattered waters forming one of Ireland's finest inland cruising grounds. At its southern tip sits Athlone, one of Ireland's most historic and strategically important towns, where the Shannon has been crossed and fought over for centuries and where a thriving food and cultural scene has made it one of the most vibrant midlands towns in the country. The lake's many islands — including the historically rich Inchcleraun with its early Christian monastery — its quiet bays, sailing waters and the unhurried rhythm of Shannon life give Lough Ree a character that is deeply and distinctively Irish.

This handcrafted 3D wooden map captures Lough Ree, Athlone, the River Shannon and the surrounding landscape in layered detail — made by hand in our Sligo studio from sustainable materials.

Perfect for:

• Boaters and cruisers who know Lough Ree as one of the jewels of the Shannon navigation system
• Anglers and fishing enthusiasts drawn to the lake's rich pike, bream and trout fishing
• History lovers fascinated by Athlone Castle, the Shannon crossing and the early Christian heritage of the lake's islands
• Anyone with a connection to Lough Ree, whether you grew up on its shores, cruise the Shannon each summer, or simply love this magnificent stretch of the Irish midlands

Make it personal:

Add a brass pin to mark a favourite spot — a marina, an island, a favourite anchorage, Athlone town, a family home or a special place along the Shannon — 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.