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Piercers and Tattoo Artists in Ireland

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  • Registered Users Posts: 1 MarieFlynn_


    Snip--No signing up to slate shops.


  • Moderators, Arts Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,822 Mod ✭✭✭✭Hellrazer


    Anyone else who decides to sign up to boards solely to slate shops will be handed out a ban from the forum with no prior warning.


  • Registered Users Posts: 630 ✭✭✭gaelicred


    Wild child in Newry both tats and piercings
    got all of mine done there class shop and the owner is very friendly


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,512 ✭✭✭BigDuffman


    I'm looking to get a shoulder piece done ?action=view&current=celticarmortatt2.jpg&sort=ascending

    I've heard great reviews of pawel from Skin city (he's booked out till september and is expensive, I don't mind too much as you pay for quality etc)

    But has anyone had any experience of the guys in spilled ink?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,338 ✭✭✭squishykins


    gaelicred wrote: »
    Wild child in Newry both tats and piercings
    got all of mine done there class shop and the owner is very friendly

    Got my navel done there and it's wonky. My friend was getting her septum done a separate time and they couldn't even get it through, just gave up and left her with a bloody nose...This was all when we were 14/15 too, didn't even ask for ID. I would say avoid for piercings anyway, no experience of tattoos there.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 Sweetcheeeks


    BigDuffman wrote: »
    I'm looking to get a shoulder piece done [IMG]http://s49.photobucket.com/albums/f271/SweetRevenge791/Tattoos/?action=view¤t=celticarmortatt2.jpg&sort=ascending[/IMG]

    I've heard great reviews of pawel from Skin city (he's booked out till september and is expensive, I don't mind too much as you pay for quality etc)

    But has anyone had any experience of the guys in spilled ink?

    Hi
    I'm after d second session with Pawel. Is d fact that he's not cheap but create a ****en amazing pieces of art ... without any unnesesery words if I have 2 recomend someone it will b Pawel!!!

    Dudes in shop r great, its clean & u can c theme job from begining till d end...

    B4 I decide 2 get tattoo Ive been looking most places in Dub... From Wildcat Ink to Zulu and few other... And it wasnt my cup of tea if u know what I mean ;)

    So... Dont fink 2 much ;) and... I keep fingers crossed...


  • Registered Users Posts: 630 ✭✭✭gaelicred


    Got my navel done there and it's wonky. My friend was getting her septum done a separate time and they couldn't even get it through, just gave up and left her with a bloody nose...This was all when we were 14/15 too, didn't even ask for ID. I would say avoid for piercings anyway, no experience of tattoos there.

    Sorry to here about that but his tats are really good


  • Registered Users Posts: 745 ✭✭✭baron von something


    Got my navel done there and it's wonky. My friend was getting her septum done a separate time and they couldn't even get it through, just gave up and left her with a bloody nose...This was all when we were 14/15 too, didn't even ask for ID. I would say avoid for piercings anyway, no experience of tattoos there.

    i got both my nipples pierced there years ago and they did a pretty bad job of it


  • Registered Users Posts: 11 Panzer Paddy


    I have two very really complex sleves and a big backpiece. there is only one shop i would go to and that is JMD'S waterford city. i seen someone said that they were giving out because they had a 3 month waiting list. well.... yes there is and thats normal to get an apointment with joe, because he is one of the best tattooists in Europe, and has the awards to prove it. if a tattoo shop takes you in off the street straight away or the next day and are cheap as chips, then ask yourself why. a tattoo will be there for life so why not wait a couple of months for a real job and pay the extra.??? with JMDS you are into a completly different league of quality altogether, and that includes proper inks that dont fade, an amazing tattoo artist and a studio you could lick the floor in.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭obnicc


    I just got a tattoo done with Natalie in addiction tattoo in newbridge today and it's amazing, I'm beyond happy with it, she took my ideas and custom designed it for me. She was really nice, chatted away the whole time and the four n a half hours flew, & the end result is brilliant! I will definitely be going back to her for more & I'd really recommend her to anyone, best experience I've had with getting tattooed.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1 audz.40


    Dasher7 wrote: »
    Hi does anyone kno of a guy called Dale Turner he is a tattoo artist/based somewhere in Limerick??

    hi i do im the mother of his child


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 401 ✭✭steel_spine


    I haven't seen a recent list for Galway City in here, so here goes

    Galway Bay Tattoo, Lower Fairhill Road, (091) 528 897 facebook

    Inkfingers, Lower Abbeygate St, (091)500793, http://www.inkfingers.ie/

    Victor Tattoos, Lower Abbeygate St, (091) 895 910 facebook

    G's Tattoos, William St, 087 667 3475 facebook

    AWOL, Newtownsmith, (091) 441 942 facebook They also offer tattoo removal.

    Vinnie's, Dominick St, 087 759 6780 facebook - Seems to be recently closed (12-02-13)

    There's another study run by a Polish guy out in Liosban Industrial estate on the Tuam road, but I can't find any info for him, I'll update if I get some.

    Piercings: AWOL, G's and Victor's definitely have piercers. Not 100% on Inkfingers at the moment.

    In terms of quality, Galway Bay and Inkfingers are very, very good. I've seen some nice stuff from Victors. AWOL seem to primarily to do bold colourful traditional-type stuff. I'd probably go here or Victors for piercings, but I havn't heard any personal reviews. Nothing I've seen from G's or Vinnies has thrilled me personally.


  • Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭bubblebery


    Ok guys and gals, who is your favourite tattooist? Get yourselves over to Tattoos Ireland to see work from all the studios on the island, and post your photos and reviews!!!

    http://www.facebook.com/TattoosIreland

    (post approved by the mods)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    Another page worth checking out if your interested in Tattoo Artists in Ireland is Irish Ink on Facebook, its only going awhile but posts up some nice work. The woman who runs it is also more than happy to hear about artists, studios etc that should be featured so feel free to message her.

    http://www.facebook.com/inkirish?ref=ts&fref=ts


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,158 ✭✭✭Arawn


    I'm always suspiious of those tap out deals. I could take a normal tattoo session for probably close to double figure hours in one session but I also know if an artist wanted they could make you tap no problem


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,132 ✭✭✭Just Like Heaven


    I haven't seen a recent list for Galway City in here, so here goes

    Galway Bay Tattoo, Lower Fairhill Road, (091) 528 897 facebook

    Inkfingers, Lower Abbeygate St, (091)500793, http://www.inkfingers.ie/

    Victor Tattoos, Lower Abbeygate St, (091) 895 910 facebook

    G's Tattoos, William St, 087 667 3475 facebook

    AWOL, Newtownsmith, (091) 441 942 facebook They also offer tattoo removal.

    Vinnie's, Dominick St, 087 759 6780 facebook

    There's another study run by a Polish guy out in Liosban Industrial estate on the Tuam road, but I can't find any info for him, I'll update if I get some.

    Piercings: AWOL, G's and Victor's definitely have piercers. Not 100% on Inkfingers at the moment.

    In terms of quality, Galway Bay and Inkfingers are very, very good. I've seen some nice stuff from Victors. AWOL seem to primarily to do bold colourful traditional-type stuff. I'd probably go here or Victors for piercings, but I havn't heard any personal reviews. Nothing I've seen from G's or Vinnies has thrilled me personally.

    There's also Irish Ink. And Better times out in Tuam. Not sure if Metal works are still going. Galway bay, Inkfingers and AWOL are probably the three best studios in my opinion.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 10,259 ✭✭✭✭Melion


    Arawn wrote: »
    I'm always suspiious of those tap out deals. I could take a normal tattoo session for probably close to double figure hours in one session but I also know if an artist wanted they could make you tap no problem

    Any artist could make you tap within 5 minutes, you'll get what they believe is enough for the money


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,132 ✭✭✭Just Like Heaven


    Melion wrote: »
    Any artist could make you tap within 5 minutes

    I burst out laughing at the thought of this :p Probably shouldn't have.


  • Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭bubblebery


    I own the studio that is running that offer and I can assure you we have may clients that sit for that long. We would not be in business if we were treating our valued clients with such contempt. Most studios who have clients travelling from out of town set up longer sessions. Deal or no deal, it will always be better value for the client if they sit for longer.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,158 ✭✭✭Arawn


    bubblebery wrote: »
    I own the studio that is running that offer and I can assure you we have may clients that sit for that long. We would not be in business if we were treating our valued clients with such contempt. Most studios who have clients travelling from out of town set up longer sessions. Deal or no deal, it will always be better value for the client if the sit for longer.

    Oh I figured you did run the shop, but like I said I reckon I could last about 10 hours in a chair, People would be a bit silly if not even a tiny bit suspicious of a pay 200 sit for as long as possible deal! By the way I'm not saying ye would make someone tap after a set time but I do believe it's rational to have a little doubt


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  • Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭bubblebery


    Sorry, the advert says a maximum of 5 hours. The longest I have sat is 6 hours about 20 years ago. 2 months ago I was getting my calf tattooed and I tapped out after an hour, a few days ago I was getting a portrait on my forearm, and my wife, who was tattooing me wanted to stop after about 4 hours. There are many many factors that effect how long someone can sit...age, placement of tattoo, type of tattoo etc.

    The calf tattoo had lots of solid colour-work and my wife was testing out a new machine setup, which she will only do on me. The portrait is black and grey, so the machine runs softer for smooth blends and gradual gradients, thus its not as sore on the skin.

    I am dubious of anyone who says they can sit for 10 hours though... that would be my idea of hell !!!


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,158 ✭✭✭Arawn


    bubblebery wrote: »
    Sorry, the advert says a maximum of 5 hours. The longest I have sat is 6 hours about 20 years ago. 2 months ago I was getting my calf tattooed and I tapped out after an hour, a few days ago I was getting a portrait on my forearm, and my wife, who was tattooing me wanted to stop after about 4 hours. There are many many factors that effect how long someone can sit...age, placement of tattoo, type of tattoo etc.

    The calf tattoo had lots of solid colour-work and my wife was testing out a new machine setup, which she will only do on me. The portrait is black and grey, so the machine runs softer for smooth blends and gradual gradients, thus its not as sore on the skin.

    I am dubious of anyone who says they can sit for 10 hours though... that would be my idea of hell !!!

    Didn't see that. Now 5 hours for 200 sterling is a deal


  • Registered Users Posts: 89 ✭✭bubblebery


    Arawn wrote: »
    Didn't see that. Now 5 hours for 200 sterling is a deal

    Sure is :) We are always pretty busy, usually booked a month in advance at least, but with all the trouble up here, even though we are nowhere near it everyone seems depressed?

    I thought it was time to reach out to potential clients in Belfast who may not want to travel into the city because of the trouble.

    Anyway, I did not think the post would result in this discussion and I do not want to infringe on board rules. There are lots of artists on Tattoos Ireland...some are amazing and may be based near you, some are bloody awful, as always the work speaks for itself !


  • Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭murfinho


    I haven't seen a recent list for Galway City in here, so here goes

    Inkfingers, Lower Abbeygate St, (091)500793, http://www.inkfingers.ie/


    In terms of quality, Galway Bay and Inkfingers are very, very good. I've seen some nice stuff from Victors. AWOL seem to primarily to do bold colourful traditional-type stuff. I'd probably go here or Victors for piercings, but I havn't heard any personal reviews. Nothing I've seen from G's or Vinnies has thrilled me personally.

    I only have experience of INK Fingers, have to say a brilliant experience. From the day I walked into the shop with some ideas, the lads did up a custom design and the actual tattoo experience itself was class (5 hours with Sean).

    Would highly recommend


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 401 ✭✭steel_spine


    murfinho wrote: »
    I only have experience of INK Fingers, have to say a brilliant experience. From the day I walked into the shop with some ideas, the lads did up a custom design and the actual tattoo experience itself was class (5 hours with Sean).

    Would highly recommend

    Yeah I know a few people including my gf who've been there and all have had positive things to say, some of the stuff their apprentice (Joe?) has done is really, really good. I've popped in but not had any work done but they were very nice. Steve and Nancy guested at Inkfingers for a while and they now have their own place at Galway Bay Tattoo/Art Gallery. Steve's doing my next tattoo and I'm pretty excited.
    There's also Irish Ink. And Better times out in Tuam. Not sure if Metal works are still going. Galway bay, Inkfingers and AWOL are probably the three best studios in my opinion.

    Irish Ink is gone, went by a month or two ago and the place is gutted, it now looks like a pet shop is moving in. Metalworks are also gone and G's tattoo is what's in their old location.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    A bit of ninja editing going on here me thinks ;):).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    A bit of ninja editing going on here me thinks ;):).


    :confused:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    :confused:


    Now im confused to :pac:, had an email for this thread with someone advocating a certain studio who was clearly associated with said studio and under a new username who was eh recently had a few disputes on here.

    Clicked on thread post gone, thought it was a moderator snip :cool:.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,343 ✭✭✭sonic85


    hey all. im thinking strongly about getting a tattoo was just wondering whats the best place in the southeast? thanks


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 401 ✭✭steel_spine


    Addition to my previous post: Vinnies tattoo in Galway City is now closed. Fb suggests gone to Limerick.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    sonic85 wrote: »
    hey all. im thinking strongly about getting a tattoo was just wondering whats the best place in the southeast? thanks

    If your looking for recommendations best of starting a specific thread on it ;).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,506 ✭✭✭lil'bug


    Addition to my previous post: Vinnies tattoo in Galway City is now closed. Fb suggests gone to Limerick.

    Vinny has opened a new shop called Babar's Ink near Corbally


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 10,259 ✭✭✭✭Melion


    Whereabouts near Corbally? Can't see that lasting too long


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,506 ✭✭✭lil'bug


    its in a unit at tescos express


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    <snip>
    Don't quote/comment on shills please!


    Hmmm quite suspicious :p.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,158 ✭✭✭Arawn


    <snip> needs to shill out


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Shero321


    Just wondering if anyone can help.
    I'm looking to have a tribal tattoo done. But it kills me to pay the stupid high prices they charge in dublin tattoo shops. So this guy I work with, says there is a Tatoo artistic in Main Street bray and he is a lot cheaper then the dublin shops & he's work is really good. He's a polish dude and he's based 103 Main Street bray & go's by the name of Robert. Has anyone heard of or seen any of his work. Cheers


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    Prices charged in Dublin aren't stupid. They take into account the rent on a premises, the wage of the artist, the cost of breaking down and setting up a studio for each tattoo, materials, etc etc.

    Does the guy have a tattoo shop? if so, what's its name? I know there's one in Bray that's been slated on boards, but can't give much of an opinion with just a first name tbh.

    Lastly, good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Shero321


    Esoteric_ wrote: »
    Prices charged in Dublin aren't stupid. They take into account the rent on a premises, the wage of the artist, the cost of breaking down and setting up a studio for each tattoo, materials, etc etc.

    Does the guy have a tattoo shop? if so, what's its name? I know there's one in Bray that's been slated on boards, but can't give much of an opinion with just a first name tbh.

    Lastly, good tattoos aren't cheap and cheap tattoos aren't good.

    Thanks for the reply. And what you said is very true. This guy has got a shop, but I don't know it's name. It's address is 103 Main Street bray & the the artist name is Robert. But only yesterday, I was recommend another guy mark(tattooist)Daily. He is based in tallaght and He works from home & is amazing, plus he doesn't charge a kings ransom. You can check out he's work on Facebook. So if anybody has any info on this guy in bray, keep me posted.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,879 ✭✭✭D3PO


    Shero321 wrote: »
    But only yesterday, I was recommend another guy mark(tattooist)Daily. He is based in tallaght and He works from home & is amazing, plus he doesn't charge a kings ransom. You can check out he's work on Facebook. So if anybody has any info on this guy in bray, keep me posted.


    Due don't cheap out. Like has already been said good tattoos are not cheap and cheap tattoos are not good.

    Given its something you will have for the rest of your life the price of a good tattoo is a pittance. Much more expensive to get a crappy tattoo lasered and then covered up than get good ink from the start.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Shero321


    D3PO wrote: »
    Due don't cheap out. Like has already been said good tattoos are not cheap and cheap tattoos are not good.

    Given its something you will have for the rest of your life the price of a good tattoo is a pittance. Much more expensive to get a crappy tattoo lasered and then covered up than get good ink from the start.

    Hay, it's not about cheapin out man. It's about find the right guy at the best price. And I have to disagree with you on the fact of the price been worth it, if you want a good tattoo. Check out the 2 tattoos I posted up and judge for yourself. The tribal tattoo was priced €700 by a well known Dublin Tatoo shop & the angle was priced at €650 these tattoos belong to me and I paid €200 for the trible & €100 for the angle. So it speaks for its self, cheap is not crap. It's the fools who pay the big prices because there getting a tattoo in a well known tattoo shop, that are messing it up for everyone else.


  • Registered Users Posts: 21 Shero321


    Shero321 wrote: »
    Hay, it's not about cheapin out man. It's about find the right guy at the best price. And I have to disagree with you on the fact of the price been worth it, if you want a good tattoo. Check out the 2 tattoos I posted up and judge for yourself. The tribal tattoo was priced €700 by a well known Dublin Tatoo shop & the angle was priced at €650 these tattoos belong to me and I paid €200 for the trible & €100 for the angle. So it speaks for its self, cheap is not crap. It's the fools who pay the big prices because there getting a tattoo in a well known tattoo shop, that are messing it up for everyone else.

    Sorry the phone won't let me attach files. Ill post up photos later, cheers


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,224 ✭✭✭✭Marty McFly


    Shero321 wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. And what you said is very true. This guy has got a shop, but I don't know it's name. It's address is 103 Main Street bray & the the artist name is Robert. But only yesterday, I was recommend another guy mark(tattooist)Daily. He is based in tallaght and He works from home & is amazing, plus he doesn't charge a kings ransom. You can check out he's work on Facebook. So if anybody has any info on this guy in bray, keep me posted.

    Im sorry but I've seen your man Mark's work on Facebook before and it's mostly terrible, there is many an artist in Ireland who are miles better like has been said before you pay for what you get, and you couldn't pay me to go to him for intricate work.
    Shero321 wrote: »
    Hay, it's not about cheapin out man. It's about find the right guy at the best price. And I have to disagree with you on the fact of the price been worth it, if you want a good tattoo. Check out the 2 tattoos I posted up and judge for yourself. The tribal tattoo was priced €700 by a well known Dublin Tatoo shop & the angle was priced at €650 these tattoos belong to me and I paid €200 for the trible & €100 for the angle. So it speaks for its self, cheap is not crap. It's the fools who pay the big prices because there getting a tattoo in a well known tattoo shop, that are messing it up for everyone else.

    The last bit of this is completely wrong, there are way to many people walking around with piss poor tattoo's because they looked at price before they looked at the quality of work, it's quite the opposite really the well known tattoo shops charge better prices because there work is of high standard my view it's there for life and if im going to get it done I wan't it done right by an artist. Mark Tattoist Daily would never get a job in any of the well known Dublin studios.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    Just had a look at Mark Daly's work on Facebook now.

    I'm not going to turn around and say it's terrible, but it's certainly not good either! Symmetry is off, lines aren't smooth and even, and his portrait work is very bad.

    You can keep justifying paying a cheap price for a tattoo to yourself all you like, but in general, tattoos are expensive because you get damn good work for the money you pay.

    If you want to go to a scratcher or go to a shítty studio with a bad rep, go right ahead, but insulting people who pay the prices for good tattoos is ridiculous because nobody's insulted you and your choices.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,681 ✭✭✭bodice ripper


    Blown lines and hand tattoos done at home. Go for it and get what you deserve.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,629 ✭✭✭Adiboo


    I'd rather pay a "kings ransom" than get work that looks anything like his.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭paul_booth_fan


    Shero321 wrote: »
    Sorry the phone won't let me attach files. Ill post up photos later, cheers

    Still no photos?? I wanna see what €300 worth of tattoos gets me outside my usual "well known" shop


  • Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭vwgolfmk504


    Hi Guys, im thinking of getting a tattoo by denise in snakebite? anyone have an opinion on her work?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    Hi Guys, im thinking of getting a tattoo by denise in snakebite? anyone have an opinion on her work?

    Can't fault anyone in Snakebite tbh. :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30,123 ✭✭✭✭Star Lord


    Hi Guys, im thinking of getting a tattoo by denise in snakebite? anyone have an opinion on her work?

    I've seen some amazing pieces turned out by Denise, particularly some of the recent animal pieces she's been doing. She loves them, and it shows in the work!


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