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Tattoo parlours in Dublin : compare and contrast

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  • 28-12-2002 5:08pm
    #1
    Unjaku
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    I am thinking of getting a new tattoo here in Dublin, but I have only a rough idea of where to avoid and where is good. What I'm after is relatively straightforward tribal work, but I'd still prefer to go to the best as opposed to a mediocre artist.

    Anyone have any experience of the following places or care to recommend anyone in particular?

    Sacred Art: I've heard that Karen, the owner, is excellent, but there is a fairly long waiting list (not necessarily a bad thing, I could wait a month). Anyone else at Sacred art very good?

    Zulu: I've heard mostly negative things except about the owner Sean.

    Celestial (?) Tattoo, St. Stephens Green: Looks like a pretty clean shop, looked through a few portfolios- what's their reputation like?

    Classic Ink: There is a fabulous guy doing Japanese style work here, but it's not what I'm after. Not quite sure what the other artists are like.

    Thoughts, experiences, opinions?
    Any other parlours I should check out?


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    byte
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    byte


    Good thread! I'm thinking of doing the same next time I'm in Dublin. Thinking about getting my tongue pierced too.;)


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    Kastro
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    hmm well DONT goto the mint its just off O Connel street beside the gpo really dark and dirty, DONT goto the dragon inn it on talbot street i got a tatoo in there an now im scarred for life, i nicked a few needles to have a look at them, 2 of them wer fhooked, so not only would it tatoo you, it would tear the **** outa your flesh.. (this is what happened to me).


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    Unjaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41 ✭Unjaku


    "I got a tattoo in there and now I'm scarred for life"

    LOL

    All tattoos are scars... but I take your point, maybe you ended up with a lemon.

    I was at the after-party of the recent tattoo convention (it was at Eamonn Dorans), there was a lot of nice ink on display, but I get the feeling most of it was done outside the country.

    I'm going to check out Sacred Art again over the next few days, see what the score is.


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    Ryo Hazuki
    Registered Users Posts: 1,348 ✭✭✭Ryo Hazuki


    The "Wild Eagle" is good from what ive seen. I dont have the address but you will find it in the phonebook.

    Getting mine abroad was probably a bad Idea.


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    eth0_
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    Classic Ink and Sacred art are definitely the best, if I had to choose between the two then i'd say SA simply because it's been around so long.

    It's a pity you weren't here last month for the Dublin tattoo convention, it was class, some fantastic artists there you could have taken your pick! :)

    And yeah, don't go to the Mint. VERY dodgy place.


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    ineedanswer
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    sorry im asking because it seems like you have some experience. Im thinkin of getting a tattoo done but im not 18.. iv put a lot of thought into what i want but is there any way i would be able to get it done well, and the way I want it if i dont have permission from a guardian ?


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    entropi
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 21,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭entropi


    The best place to ask this question would be the Tattoos & Piercings Forum :)

    Oh holy thread resurrection Batman!! Just realised how old this thread is...why not start a new thread?


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    ineedanswer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭ineedanswer


    Master of Nothing wrote: »
    The best place to ask this question would be the Tattoos & Piercings Forum :)
    ahh.. so sorry just getting used to this forum setup thingy :P


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    Mr Benevolent
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    I don't understand why people feel the need to doodle on themselves in permanent ink. Are they trying to distract attention away from other areas?


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    entropi
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 21,730 Mod ✭✭✭✭entropi


    ineedanswer wrote: »
    ahh.. so sorry just getting used to this forum setup thingy :P
    No worries, but a word of advice: try to either start a new thread by clicking the New Thread button, or ask in a more recent one related to the subject...the moderators don't like people dragging up ancient stuff:)


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    Nodin
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    Unjaku wrote: »
    Sacred Art: I've heard that Karen, the owner, is excellent, but there is a fairly long waiting list (not necessarily a bad thing, I could wait a month). Anyone else at Sacred art very good?

    Shes no longer there, afaik. Moved back to Cork.


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    Steyr
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    DUBLIN FORUM FFS


    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=474


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    General General
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    Steyr wrote: »
    DUBLIN FORUM FFS


    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=474


    backseat mod forum ffs


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    TheZohanS
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    General General wrote: »
    backseat mod forum ffs

    The ironing is delicious...


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    Yakult
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    ib4tl


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    #17
    ascanbe
    Registered Users Posts: 3,089 ✭✭✭ascanbe


    The OP has probably posted in the interim years looking for the best tattoo removal place in Dublin.


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    Micky Dolenz
    Registered Users Posts: 44,080 ✭✭✭✭Micky Dolenz


    become legal and knock yourself out at the tattoo and piercings forum.


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