Tatoo on prospect hill

Pub07

Is this place new or have I just noticed for the first time recently? Can anyone recommend somewhere to get a tatoo in galway or would the guys doing it in dublin by of a higher standard?

inisboffin

Apparently Waterford and Cork are great for tattoos..I will ask my tattoo friendly friend. Don't know anyone who had work done in Galway tho..

Mike...

Waterford is crap - they can barely write, seriously seen some work from there and they look like prision tatt's

inisboffin

Which artist?

The 2 I saw (one tribal bracelet and one Celtic thingy) were really detailed and good.

I don't know the name of the guy so I suppose it's useless info anyway..

Ask around, and not just about shops, about specific artists and their particular forte - someone great at lettering could be crap at portrait work etc..

And I actually saw a great prison tat on a guy in NY

DEmeant0r

There's a tattoo place near 4 star pizza, not sure if it's still there. Wish I had the balls to get a tat because I would love to get one, but I'm scared to death of needles, always have , always will be.

Krieg

DEmeant0r wrote: »

There's a tattoo place near 4 star pizza, not sure if it's still there. Wish I had the balls to get a tat because I would love to get one, but I'm scared to death of needles, always have , always will be.

Aye, Irish Ink (Formerly Planet X). Its still there

Dont want to comment on how good they are because 50% of people say they are useless and the other half say they are great. Same story as metalworks on shop st., I did get a tattoo there and it was "Grand/ok" so Id rather not recommend.

I would suggest that if it was a fairly simple tattoo then try either of the above. But if it was very detailed or big, I would suggest Dublin. In which case you can check out the body mod forum and ask about it there

biko

You should ask in Body Modification, those guys know ink best. I had a tattoo done by Metalworks on Shop street and have been complimented on it several times.

Caliden

Got a tattoo in Irish Ink and I'm really happy with it. Good feedback and communication with the artist that done the work

C-J

Irish Ink did a really good job on mine- I got a chinese symbol which was a little too large on the print so he retraced it for me and was really professional about it. Not too expensive either Id recomment it

Morbid.Angel

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Crumble Froo

hhmph... as a regular on the bodymods forum, the two main places in galway seem to be irish ink/metalworks... which seem to be as bad/good as each other... but either ways, judging on their reputations alone, im not sure i'd be happy getting inked there... the lads at waterford seem rather exceptional... one day, i intend to get a photo inked on, and it will more than likely be done by those gusy... meanwhile, i've had a cartoon done by justin in zulu which turned out great, and a polar baer by darren in colour works, which turned out better than i could have ever imagined. i can give the dude nothing but kudos for that one.

do try the body modifications forum though, im only one person, im sure the other guys will do their best to help ye too

Lockstep

I was working with a guy today who got a tattoo done in Irish Ink he was happy with. I swung by there the other day and they seemed grand although the majority of people I know who go there are girls getting lower back tattoos.

The guy went with a friend to the tattoo parlor on Prospect Hill and he was very impressed. He's planning on going back after Christmas to get a celtic cross done as he liked the style a lot.

The Queen

I'm delighted bout the opening of two new places! I really don't like Irish Ink (bad vibe, dirty, rude people in there) or Metal Works (warped one of my piercings by putting the wrong size bar in). Don't suppose any one will be walking by either of these new places? If so, jot down the number for me! Won't be around town for a lonnng time and I wanna find out if either of them have female piercers!

Can't wait to check them out for myself though!

Lockstep

Does anyone know if they have a website?

Or where is Prospect Hill?

The Queen

Do you know where Shannon Drycleaners is on Bohermore Rd? It's just up from that (in the direction of town). On the corner of the road leading down to the Credit Union and Harvest

Lockstep

The Queen wrote: »

Do you know where Shannon Drycleaners is on Bohermore Rd? It's just up from that (in the direction of town). On the corner of the road leading down to the Credit Union and Harvest

Thanks, I'll look up a map for Bohermore. Might be easier to find than prospect Hill.

I havnt a clue where stuff in Galway is, curse my sense of direction.

SimpleSam06

kickoutthejams wrote: »

Thanks, I'll look up a map for Bohermore. Might be easier to find than prospect Hill.

I havnt a clue where stuff in Galway is, curse my sense of direction.

Start at Cuba in Eyre square, and head up the road going out of Eyre square, past Richardsons pub on the corner. Keep going up that road and you'll see it on the right eventually.

Poppy84

just back from there now and I have to say how excellent they are. They're real professional and friendly only open 6 weeks i think he said defo recommend!!!!

Krieg

Wanna post a pic?
Thanks for the feedback, good to know.

Lockstep

Poppy84 wrote: »

just back from there now and I have to say how excellent they are. They're real professional and friendly only open 6 weeks i think he said defo recommend!!!!

They've ony been open for six weeks?

What are the prices like?

sam69

Have all my stuff done in Irish ink, nice friendly service, no attitude:) Will definitely be goin back for more

sam69

check out my tat on thier website.

www.irishinktattoo.com

Poppy84

kickoutthejams wrote: »

They've ony been open for six weeks?

What are the prices like?

Prices are very good i think, well for the piercings anyway, much cheaper than any of the others in Galway, I priced around before i went in. Naval is 50 think the tongue is 60 (dont quote me on that im not 100%).

Very professional and clean. Really nice and great advice. The guy doing the tattoos actually did mine where he worked previously so I can highly recommend both the tattooist and piercer!!!!

The Queen

Went in yesterday. I've an idea of what I want for a tattoo, so I was talking to the tattoo artist Gordon. He's gonna draw me up some custom designs and I'll pick which one I like on Wednesday!
He's been tattooing for over ten years, and he worked the last four in Metal Works. The studio itself used to be based in Athlone, open over a month here. Gordon showed me an album of his work and he is very very talented!

I gotta say - first impressions count and this place seems great. Very clean, and everyone seems very nice and eager to help. I always felt uncomfortable in Metal Works but this place totally puts you at ease!

When tattoo is done, I'll put up pics! Hope they are as good as they are nice!

liz2000

just to let u all know that Irish ink is not dirty, overpriced or staffed with unexpereinced, rude people,,,, as has been suggested by some previous posters on this topic,,
we are always happy to assist and advise those in choosing tattoos or piercings and jon has a vast knowledge of and much experience in both of these procedures. Just wanted to clear all that up, at the end of the day of course, galway is a growing city and thus it was bound to eventually house more than one or two studios, ultimately it is the customers choice but we always welcome enquiries and are happy to assist u in any way we can
liz ( co-owner ) Irish Ink;)

The Queen

For anybody wondering prices - I'm getting quite a large piece done around my boob. It consists of ten stars, the biggest about 2 inches trailing into smaller stars with lines to give it the shooting star effect. Loads of colour. It's costin 300. 2 sessions at 150 each...

The Queen

And Liz2000 - what has been said are peoples views and are speaking from their experiences...

Robbo

The Queen wrote: »

For anybody wondering prices - I'm getting quite a large piece done around my boob. It consists of ten stars, the biggest about 2 inches trailing into smaller stars with lines to give it the shooting star effect. Loads of colour. It's costin 300. 2 sessions at 150 each...

That's just asking for uncouth sort to post "pics or it didn't happen".

Thankfully, I'm above all that.

The Queen

Its around the boob so I can hide the good bits! It'll be posted in the pics thread in BodMod! I do like to show off though so probably here too.... Gettin the outline done Monday..... can't wait!! YAY TATTOOS!

TerrorFirmer

liz2000 wrote: »

just to let u all know that Irish ink is not dirty, overpriced or staffed with unexpereinced, rude people,,,, as has been suggested by some previous posters on this topic,,

I think you will find they are peoples experiences and not just suggestions - it's not like we sit around speculating as to what retail shops may or may not be dirty. I've been to Irish Ink a few times and felt the place looked a little grubby, so I went to Metal Works. I think you'll find it's a fairly common complaint, Metal Works might have it's own problems to be fair but I've never heard of it being dirty or unsanitary.

Lockstep

HavoK wrote: »

I think you will find they are peoples experiences and not just suggestions - it's not like we sit around speculating as to what retail shops may or may not be dirty. I've been to Irish Ink a few times and felt the place looked a little grubby, so I went to Metal Works. I think you'll find it's a fairly common complaint, Metal Works might have it's own problems to be fair but I've never heard of it being dirty or unsanitary.

+1


Although I've always felt ill at ease in Metalworks. I cannot say what it is but it just makes me feel a little...I dunno, apprehensive in there.

liz2000

yis can all have as many opionions as u want, thats not what im sayin at all, and of course everyone is entitled to have one, thats freedom of speech and that, im just giving u all the facts, cause i own the place and i clean it myself so its not just a mere opionion, its totally based on actual facts
and anyone of u would do the same,

Lockstep

liz2000 wrote: »

yis can all have as many opionions as u want, thats not what im sayin at all, and of course everyone is entitled to have one, thats freedom of speech and that, im just giving u all the facts, cause i own the place and i clean it myself so its not just a mere opionion, its totally based on actual facts
and anyone of u would do the same,

Nah I find Irish Ink fine.

No problem with it at all.

I was agreeing with the first part of what Havok said. About experiences and people not speculating about it being dirty.

Forgot to delete the rest of the post from the quotes.

liz2000

liz2000 wrote: »

yis can all have as many opionions as u want, thats not what im sayin at all, and of course everyone is entitled to have one, thats freedom of speech and that, im just giving u all the facts, cause i own the place and i clean it myself so its not just a mere opionion, its totally based on actual facts
and anyone of u would do the same,

So would you not agree that you would have a slightly biased view in this matter?

Anyways, I've always wanted to get a tattoo, but never had the courage. Same thing with my girlfriend.

TerrorFirmer

I'm getting one in a week or two, think I'll go with the new place on Prospect as well. Guy in there seems really cool. Of course, 'cool' isn't going to draw and fill my tattoo, but that is to say, all his works look great too.

Lockstep

HavoK wrote: »

I'm getting one in a week or two, think I'll go with the new place on Prospect as well. Guy in there seems really cool. Of course, 'cool' isn't going to draw and fill my tattoo, but that is to say, all his works look great too.

What you thinking of getting/where?

Anyone see the ads around for Mongoose?

Guy from Ennis I think, I saw him in town and checked his artwork, he's pretty damn skilled and has it up on his bebo.
No studio though as a precaution, he works from home.

Morbid.Angel

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Lockstep

Morbid.Angel wrote: »

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http://bebo.com/mongooseinktattoos


His ads are gone now but he offers student rates etc.

Seen him in Galway a few times.

sandy mc

I have had a couple of tats and so has my boyfriend in "irish-ink" in galway and we were both very happy with the place and the staff were really friendly, the building is old but once the actual shop was clean is the main thing and it was. I will be going back there for my last tatoo next month! Thanks Irish-ink!

fun bus

i know of one of the guys in prospect hill, and three of my mates had tattoos done by him. i'm extremely impressed with them all-great planning and great detail.
definately will make a trip up there when the xmas debts are paid

The Queen

Got mine done by Gordon in Prospect Hill yesterday! Well. The outline. He's fantastic. I couldn't recommend anyone more.
I'll put up a pic later....

Magic ]=)

I'm gettin mine done in Doughiska. It will eventually cover my whole back.
Small but cosy studio door to door with hair saloon. Lad with over 15years of experience. It's good to call in and see his work - many pictures of his tattoos available on the spot. Prices from what I heard are very competetive with other studios in Galway.
He doesn't have a website yet.

NYCityBabe

Does anyone have a phone number or an email address for the place on prospect hill?

kayos

Well I got my first tattoo in Irish Ink last week. Jon is professional, clean, sound and does a bloody good job in my view. No bleeding afterwards and everyone that has seen it has complimented the work. I've seen a lot of his work from small to large all very well done (including some of his early work). Everyone I know thats been there has been happy. So ya you will always get people who dont like a certain place but being honest I've never heard a bad word about Irish Ink. Its like this I would have no problems recommending the place to any one. Well perhaps someone should teach Marty how to make a decent coffee .

Poppy84

funny how this thread has been hijacked and all tattoo places are startin to get advertised on it.

Headin back into the tattooist on Prospect hill the end of the week i'll get the phone number and post it if you still need it NYCityBabe. If you can call in its just as handy n d guys are real nice in there

kayos

Poppy84 wrote: »

funny how this thread has been hijacked and all tattoo places are startin to get advertised on it.

Read the OP again. They where looking for info on the one in prospect hill or any where in Galway. So mentioning other places is on topic not hijacking the thread...

NYCityBabe

Poppy84 wrote: »

funny how this thread has been hijacked and all tattoo places are startin to get advertised on it.

Headin back into the tattooist on Prospect hill the end of the week i'll get the phone number and post it if you still need it NYCityBabe. If you can call in its just as handy n d guys are real nice in there

Cheers Poppy84... will call in if and when time allows! Great if you could post number though, just incase I don't get to call round. Thanks again!

Acidflash

NYCityBabe wrote: »

Does anyone have a phone number or an email address for the place on prospect hill?

Have a number at home, i'll post it this evening for you. Had some work done there about a month ago. Would definately recommend him.

Acidflash

087 xxxxx
Mobile number for the shop that they gave me

They are usually there till around 7:30 - 8.

Wompa1

-Originally Posted by The_Dazzler - Paraphrased by me
Just annoys me so much people n Galway are so ignorant of 'Tatoos'.

NYCityBabe

Acidflash wrote: »

087 xxxxx

Mobile number for the shop that they gave me

They are usually there till around 7:30 - 8.

Thanks for that Acidflash.
Anyone know how good they are with colour work?