Sherkin Island Round 3D Wooden Map – Handcrafted Irish Coastal Wall Art

Sherkin Island · Inis Arcáin · Co. Cork, Ireland

A meaningful handmade gift for anyone with a connection to this serene and inspiring island in the heart of Roaringwater Bay.

Capture the magic of Sherkin Island and Baltimore with this beautifully handcrafted round wooden map. Just a short ferry ride from Baltimore — one of Ireland's finest sailing harbours and most characterful West Cork villages — Sherkin is one of Ireland's most beloved inhabited islands. Baltimore itself is a destination in its own right, its sheltered harbour packed with yachts and fishing boats in summer, its famous Beacon standing watch on the headland above the village and its waters forming part of one of the most spectacular sailing grounds on the Irish coast. Across the narrow sound, Sherkin offers a quieter counterpoint — wildflower meadows, quiet beaches, ruined abbeys, a thriving artistic community and panoramic views across Roaringwater Bay toward Cape Clear and the Fastnet Rock. Together, Baltimore and Sherkin make up one of the most magical corners of West Cork.

This handcrafted 3D wooden map captures Sherkin Island, Baltimore harbour, the surrounding coastline and Roaringwater Bay in layered detail — made by hand in our Sligo studio from sustainable materials.

Perfect for:

• Sailors and racing enthusiasts who know Baltimore harbour and the spectacular sailing waters of Roaringwater Bay
• Artists, writers and creative souls drawn to Sherkin's thriving island arts community and West Cork's bohemian spirit
• Wild swimmers and beach walkers who love Sherkin's quiet strands and the clean Atlantic waters off the West Cork coast
• Anyone with a connection to Sherkin Island or Baltimore, whether you sail there every summer, make the ferry crossing each year, or simply love this magical corner of West Cork

Make it personal:

Add a brass pin to mark a favourite spot — Baltimore harbour, the Beacon, a favourite anchorage, a beach on Sherkin, a family home or a special place in this corner of West Cork — 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.