Piercers and Tattoo Artists in Ireland

london · 14-08-2008 12:04am

oeb wrote: »

A new studio opened in Killarney last weekend. It's called Pachamama Tattoo, it's down Chapel Lane (In the same premises Metal Urges used to be in).

Got a new tat done there Monday night, prices were reasonable, skill level was high and the guys were very accomodating (They agreed to take me at 7.30 even though the studio normally closes at 7pm).

Great to deal with and I will be going back when I decide what to do next

Could anyine get me the telephone number of this place? I'm in killarney for a few days in October and would love to get a tattoo there.

luckyman11 · 14-08-2008 5:55pm

"So...do we have an answer about where the best place in Galway is for a tattoo? I shall be making an appointment for my first tattoo tomorrow (

) Metalworks is the place that's been reccomended to me, it's nothing too big or too specialised/complicated, but obviously I still don't want it completely screwed up"

I got my latest tattoo in "G's Tattoos" in Galway last month. It was Buddhist script in black on the inside of my upper arm. I got it done by Gorden and am very pleased with it. I have to say I found the staff there very friendly and Gordan was the same. I would defo recommend him and I will be going back again.

oeb · 14-08-2008 6:51pm

london wrote: »

Could anyine get me the telephone number of this place? I'm in killarney for a few days in October and would love to get a tattoo there.

I'll PM you cause it's only a mobile I have for the place.

pq0n1ct4ve8zf5 · 14-08-2008 6:58pm

luckyman11 wrote: »

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I got my latest tattoo in "G's Tattoos" in Galway last month. It was Buddhist script in black on the inside of my upper arm. I got it done by Gorden and am very pleased with it. I have to say I found the staff there very friendly and Gordan was the same. I would defo recommend him and I will be going back again.

Spanx, whereabouts in Galway might I find this establishment?

london · 14-08-2008 7:06pm

oeb wrote: »

I'll PM you cause it's only a mobile I have for the place.

Thanks oeb, I've sent them an email and hope for a reply but a landline number would be good.

If it's not possible there is there anywhere else in Killarney or a drive away?

Screa · 14-08-2008 8:26pm

im 17 and i want to get a tattoo.is there anywhere in limerick il be able 2 get 1????

Will · 14-08-2008 8:27pm

have to be 18, wait a few more months

Screa · 14-08-2008 8:30pm

Will wrote: »

have to be 18, wait a few more months

do they always ask for id??

Will · 14-08-2008 8:52pm

Yes.

oeb · 15-08-2008 8:30am

london wrote: »

Thanks oeb, I've sent them an email and hope for a reply but a landline number would be good.

If it's not possible there is there anywhere else in Killarney or a drive away?

They don't have a landline yet (Or they did not when they got their cards printed anyway), that mobile is used as their main business line though, so feel free to call it. The operate out of a proper studio in town and everything.

There is also Metal Urges in Tralee (About 20 min away) (066) 7144691

There is also another place in Tralee (From the Gunn) but I have heard lot's of bad stories from there so I would stay away.

london · 15-08-2008 8:55am

oeb, that's brilliant thank you. I'll let you know how I get on.

ashys · 15-08-2008 9:17pm

I want to get my tongue pierced but very anxious!!:eek: anyone have any opinions!?

milfy_mel · 26-08-2008 9:49pm

Hi all, this is my first post on boards.ie, apologies for any mistakes etc!!!!!!!

Im looking to get my first tattoo covered up, im based in cork but would be willing to travel the munster region if guaranteed a good result, iv had two other tattoos done in Living Art in cork that im happy with but im not sure how good they're tattooist Paul would be at cover-ups, the fairy was done in Raven (beware) but theres no way im going back there again!!!!!

i have an idea of what i want over the fairy (which is quite small) but i really want it to be perfect!!!!!!!!

Iv been told that Tattoo Zoo dont do cover-ups which is a shame, iv seen Fergals work and he's brilliant....

Any Suggestions???!!!!!!!

oeb · 26-08-2008 10:15pm

milfy_mel wrote: »

Hi all, this is my first post on boards.ie, apologies for any mistakes etc!!!!!!!

Im looking to get my first tattoo covered up, im based in cork but would be willing to travel the munster region if guaranteed a good result, iv had two other tattoos done in Living Art in cork that im happy with but im not sure how good they're tattooist Paul would be at cover-ups, the fairy was done in Raven (beware) but theres no way im going back there again!!!!!

i have an idea of what i want over the fairy (which is quite small) but i really want it to be perfect!!!!!!!!

Iv been told that Tattoo Zoo dont do cover-ups which is a shame, iv seen Fergals work and he's brilliant....

Any Suggestions???!!!!!!!

Raul in Smily Dog on Malbrough (sp?) Street has some nice cover ups in his portfolio. Never got a cover up from him, but I do have other work done by him and it came out great.

milfy_mel · 26-08-2008 10:24pm

ok thanks, was actually just lookin at a beautiful tat done by smiley dogg in the "show me yours" thread, its of sakura flowers, i didnt know that place existed till now!!!!! are they there long?????

Gauge · 26-08-2008 10:26pm

About a year, before that they were on Oliver Plunkett Street and they were called Triple X I think?

oeb · 26-08-2008 10:31pm

They used to be XXX tattoo down by the post office.

milfy_mel · 26-08-2008 11:24pm

Ok thanks a million guys ill call into them before the week is out to check out their work!!!!!

Léan · 27-08-2008 10:17pm

Smiley Dog have moved, they're now on Douglas St.

Tribal Inc on Kyles Street (Down the side of the Coal Quey by Peg Twoomy's) do cover ups too. Highly recommended.

stephenmarr · 27-08-2008 10:32pm

any reviews of celtic tattoo in athy?

murphys1 · 27-08-2008 11:59pm

IN LIMERICK THEY ASK YOU HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TO SPEND ON A TATTOO NOT WHAT AGE YOU ARE ,FIRST YEAR KIDS AS YOUNG AS 14 IN LIMERICK HAVE THEIR NAME TATTOO ON THEIR BACK,YOU GET THE SAME ANSWER WHEN YOU COMPLAIN {SHE}LOOKED OLDER TO ME .IF THEY WERNT SMOKIN HASH WHILE WORKIN THEY MIGHT LOOK AT WHO THEY ARE WORKIN ON ,MY DAUGHTER CAME HM WITH A UNICORN ON HER TUMMY ,SHE IS 15YRS OLD.

Will · 28-08-2008 12:04am

OMG CAPS!

Type normally and dont just come on here screaming and ranting.

Captain Ginger · 29-08-2008 7:16pm

murphys1 wrote: »

IN LIMERICK THEY ASK YOU HOW MUCH YOU HAVE TO SPEND ON A TATTOO NOT WHAT AGE YOU ARE ,FIRST YEAR KIDS AS YOUNG AS 14 IN LIMERICK HAVE THEIR NAME TATTOO ON THEIR BACK,YOU GET THE SAME ANSWER WHEN YOU COMPLAIN {SHE}LOOKED OLDER TO ME .IF THEY WERNT SMOKIN HASH WHILE WORKIN THEY MIGHT LOOK AT WHO THEY ARE WORKIN ON ,MY DAUGHTER CAME HM WITH A UNICORN ON HER TUMMY ,SHE IS 15YRS OLD.

I wasn't a pair of gay unicorns was it?

gabbzz · 31-08-2008 11:04am

heyy aam i hav had a lot of good expierences on tatoos & piercings from "from the gunn" tralee...this is the 1 by radio kerry & they also have very good prices and have lovly staff!!!!! they mite hav a bad rep according 2 some ppl but most of these ppl hav never set footinside the door or even spoken 2 any of the staff and have no piercings,, so if any dosent no wher 2 go 4 piercings GO 2 FROM THE GUNN TRALEE!!!!:) xoxo..

oeb · 31-08-2008 11:25am

gabbzz wrote: »

heyy aam i hav had a lot of good expierences on tatoos & piercings from "from the gunn" tralee...this is the 1 by radio kerry & they also have very good prices and have lovly staff!!!!! they mite hav a bad rep according 2 some ppl but most of these ppl hav never set footinside the door or even spoken 2 any of the staff and have no piercings,, so if any dosent no wher 2 go 4 piercings GO 2 FROM THE GUNN TRALEE!!!!:) xoxo..

Personally, I have never heard anything bad about his piercings, and I know a good few people that got run through there and they are happy with the piercings they received there. His tattoos however are a different matter. It's nothing to do with how clean the place is, the prices anything like that, it's just the fact that nearly every single tattoo I have seen come out of there is for lack of a better description 'A bad job'.

Among the highlights that I have seen:
A 'Fighting Irish' Leprechaun with 6 fingers on each hand.
Tribal pieces with stray lines that went too far or went off in the wrong direction.
Uneven pieces (Pieces that are supposed to be symmetrical, that are just ... not, inconsistent line work etc).

Star Lord · 01-09-2008 10:07am

I'm thinking Gabbzz possibly has a vested interest in promoting the place...

motherfunker · 09-09-2008 10:40pm

Anybody know anything about Chris Crooks / Mr Ink in Belfast? I have seen some of his japanese stuff on his bebo page and it looks pretty decent, kind of wondering about the whole religion thing, I have a semi republican tattoo on my arm from years ago, not sure if the troubles are still an issue or were ever an issue with him. I dont want to go up and have him spot my arm and tell me to fcuk off. I am sure he is way more professional than that but I'm just checking.
If you read this Chris, no offence intended.

pixiestix · 12-09-2008 9:09am

i am moving to Brittas Bay very soon, i was wondering if the tattoo studio in Wicklow town is any good and if the guys working there are nice/professional or only in it for the money, it is on the main street, not sure what the street is called, but it's the one with all the shops and bars on it. any info on this would be seriously appreciated.

hot2def · 12-09-2008 9:17am

motherfunker wrote: »

Anybody know anything about Chris Crooks / Mr Ink in Belfast? I have seen some of his japanese stuff on his bebo page and it looks pretty decent, kind of wondering about the whole religion thing, I have a semi republican tattoo on my arm from years ago, not sure if the troubles are still an issue or were ever an issue with him. I dont want to go up and have him spot my arm and tell me to fcuk off. I am sure he is way more professional than that but I'm just checking.
If you read this Chris, no offence intended.

He's a friend of mine. lovely chap, very talented, mad hair. I'm sure it won't be a problem. when in doubt, say what you just said there^^^^^

Armedcor · 14-09-2008 7:58pm

gabbzz wrote: »

heyy aam i hav had a lot of good expierences on tatoos & piercings from "from the gunn" tralee...this is the 1 by radio kerry & they also have very good prices and have lovly staff!!!!! they mite hav a bad rep according 2 some ppl but most of these ppl hav never set footinside the door or even spoken 2 any of the staff and have no piercings,, so if any dosent no wher 2 go 4 piercings GO 2 FROM THE GUNN TRALEE!!!!:) xoxo..

Got my first piercing in From the Gunn and all i can say is meh to be honest, friend of mine got his tattoo there and its really not the best...at all. Metal Urges in Tralee, Maurice is really one of the best around, is the only place in kerry to go IMO.

grazielle · 15-09-2008 2:51am

pixiestix wrote: »

i am moving to Brittas Bay very soon, i was wondering if the tattoo studio in Wicklow town is any good and if the guys working there are nice/professional or only in it for the money, it is on the main street, not sure what the street is called, but it's the one with all the shops and bars on it. any info on this would be seriously appreciated.

Hey pixiestix, I think the one you're talking about is celtic tattoo? It's near the indian on the lower mall.
I went there on friday for my first tattoo with a friend. When we went in to make an appointment, the guy at the desk was kinda rude to us, but I suppose there was a few of us there together and he thought we were underage. When we actually came back to get the tattoo, there was only the 2 of us and he was way nicer. A different guy did the tattoo and i don't know much about tattooing, but he definitley used new needles and ink for both my friend and I. They were pretty good telling us about aftercare and the studio was nice and clean and sterile. Were both happy with our tattoos and i suppose i'd recommend them! There is another parlour in wicklow too but it has no signs up and tbh the guy looks dirty and it seems kinda dodgey... I have no experience but its jst the impression i got!
Hope this helps!

I just found their website:http://www.celtictattoostudios.com/Wicklowhome.html

pixiestix · 15-09-2008 2:07pm

grazielle wrote: »

Hey pixiestix, I think the one you're talking about is celtic tattoo? It's near the indian on the lower mall.
I went there on friday for my first tattoo with a friend. When we went in to make an appointment, the guy at the desk was kinda rude to us, but I suppose there was a few of us there together and he thought we were underage. When we actually came back to get the tattoo, there was only the 2 of us and he was way nicer. A different guy did the tattoo and i don't know much about tattooing, but he definitley used new needles and ink for both my friend and I. They were pretty good telling us about aftercare and the studio was nice and clean and sterile. Were both happy with our tattoos and i suppose i'd recommend them! There is another parlour in wicklow too but it has no signs up and tbh the guy looks dirty and it seems kinda dodgey... I have no experience but its jst the impression i got!
Hope this helps!

I just found their website:http://www.celtictattoostudios.com/Wicklowhome.html

thanks a squillion! that is a big help indeedy, i need to get my back and a sleeve done so i will check em out, thanks for the help

xtraevil6666 · 15-09-2008 11:26pm

Tattoo by Matthew co.meath

techguru2k8 · 18-09-2008 1:57am

the whiter you are the more narely the tatoo will look

suzaane · 18-09-2008 8:51pm

HII.
silly question, but i was wondering does anyone know how much it'd be for a tragus piercing in inkwell?
i wanna pay for it for my friends birthday, just gotta make sure i have enough money (;

Anna353 · 04-10-2008 6:35pm

|Rob at Body Graphix in Navan is the man to see...professional, clean and has his masters in Art...and that has to count for something!!!

Will · 04-10-2008 6:37pm

We get it, that's the 3rd post you've mentioned these guys.
I'm all for people liking tattoo studios but this is getting a bit mad.
3 posts in total, all mentioning these guys.

Try calm it down a bit

nu-g 2008 · 06-10-2008 2:03am

does anyone think your ready to get a tattoo at 18 ?

i do consider myself quite mature but........

its obviously a big decision to make !

and i dont want a 15 yr old telling me 'yeah its fine etc..'

someone who knows what there talking about.

thanks

cormac

Captain Ginger · 06-10-2008 2:14am

nu-g 2008 wrote: »

does anyone think your ready to get a tattoo at 18 ?

i do consider myself quite mature but........

its obviously a big decision to make !

and i dont want a 15 yr old telling me 'yeah its fine etc..'

someone who knows what there talking about.

thanks

cormac

I think at the age you're at it's more so the amount of time you have put into choosing and making sure you want it more so than weather you're 18/19/20 ect ect.

I mean, if an 18 year old spent a decent amount of time working out exactly what they want and then decide they really want it and get it then I can't see anything wrong with it. On the flip side a 30 year old could walk in to a place and pick something off the wall (this happens more than you may think

) and it would mean nothing to them.

Best of luck with your decision.

nu-g 2008 · 07-10-2008 1:01am

Captain Ginger wrote: »

I think at the age you're at it's more so the amount of time you have put into choosing and making sure you want it more so than weather you're 18/19/20 ect ect.

I mean, if an 18 year old spent a decent amount of time working out exactly what they want and then decide they really want it and get it then I can't see anything wrong with it. On the flip side a 30 year old could walk in to a place and pick something off the wall (this happens more than you may think ) and it would mean nothing to them.

Best of luck with your decision.

yeah well i have been thinking of a tattoo for over a year , i have done lots of research on the one i want ( a cross) and have visited 6 or 7 tattoo parlours.

so i wonder why have not gotten it yet ? im not fully commited to it i think , i keep thinking will i regret it when im older but then i think i wont regret it cause it means a lot to me personally.

i would never pick a random tattoo , i want

1) a cross due to my religion and belief in god etc and

2) my star sign scorpio !, i just cant figure out where ?

i have gone from back , shoulder , ankle , calf , thigh , arms etc

does anyone recommend a specific tattoo place ?, the one in temple bar looks good , top floor somewhere cant remember.

suzbox · 07-10-2008 9:09pm

i have two tattoos one on my left shoulder blade area and one on my right ankle and im only after turning 17 i do realise some people think it was realy stupid to get them done when i may regret them in the future and all that and that i was so young when i got them done but i duno i dont realy care to be honest i love them

cybrandian · 18-10-2008 8:42pm

Hey All,

I am looking for a good bit of advice here, I guess. So here goes.....

When I was younger, and on holidays, and drunk, (getting the picture here?) I got a stupid small tattoo of a half moon on my lower back, to win a bet.

I absolutely hate it, so I really want to cover it up with something I actually like. Maybe a tribal design, something a bit more masculine than a small little half moon anyway!

So,
Q1. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good tattoo (I don't mind how big) for the lower back of a man? (And ya I know it's usually women who get lower back tattoos, but nothing I can do about that now).

Q2. Can anyone highly recommend a tatooist, anywhere in Ireland? I would travel anywhere to ensure I can get the best possible.

Q3. Does anyone know of a graphic designer/tatooist that can help me in designing a tattoo?

Sorry for all the questions, but any help/advice really would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ray.

vines · 19-10-2008 10:57am

cybrandian wrote: »

Hey All,

I am looking for a good bit of advice here, I guess. So here goes.....

When I was younger, and on holidays, and drunk, (getting the picture here?) I got a stupid small tattoo of a half moon on my lower back, to win a bet.

I absolutely hate it, so I really want to cover it up with something I actually like. Maybe a tribal design, something a bit more masculine than a small little half moon anyway!

So,
Q1. Does anyone have any suggestions for a good tattoo (I don't mind how big) for the lower back of a man? (And ya I know it's usually women who get lower back tattoos, but nothing I can do about that now).

Q2. Can anyone highly recommend a tatooist, anywhere in Ireland? I would travel anywhere to ensure I can get the best possible.

Q3. Does anyone know of a graphic designer/tatooist that can help me in designing a tattoo?

Sorry for all the questions, but any help/advice really would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Ray.

Hi Ray,

I can help you with Q2 and Q3, as for what design to get on your back, that's entirely up to you!
I recommend Darren in Colourworks, he does great cover-ups, and he's really honest so i he thinks something can't be done, or won't look good, he'll tell you up front. Also he will help you design your own tattoo, and he doesn't mind how much input you have, he just like drawing decent tattoos!!!
Colourworks is in Temple Bar in Dublin, two doors down from Bodyshock, next to the central bank on Dame street. He's on the second floor, above some place called Flick I think? (I go there so often I don't really think about directions....)
I can't speak highly enough of Darren, he really is an amazing tattoo artist!

Hope that helps!

vines · 19-10-2008 11:00am

nu-g 2008 wrote: »

does anyone recommend a specific tattoo place ?, the one in temple bar looks good , top floor somewhere cant remember.

Again....Colourworks! Can't recommend it highly enough!

Le Rack · 19-10-2008 9:17pm

hey lads, don't know if anyone on here would be able to help me, but, there was a girl working in the Dublin Tattoo Company shop in Arklow, Debbie's the name, and she left lately, my boyf had a couple of tatts done by her and really liked her work so but didn't know she'd left, so wondering if anyone on here knows if she's tattooing somewhere else now or finished altogether?

thanks guys

Teferi · 20-10-2008 3:34pm

Anyone know what the story is with Justin? He still tattooing around Dublin?

Raze_them_all · 20-10-2008 3:37pm

Teferi wrote: »

Anyone know what the story is with Justin? He still tattooing around Dublin?

where was he working??? last name??
It's kinda like me asking if you know john from kilkenny

Le Rack · 20-10-2008 6:49pm

think he means from zulu, afaik he's in limerick

cybrandian · 21-10-2008 9:21pm

Hey Vines,

Just to say thanks very much for your help. Think I will go to Dublin and call into Darren next week.

Cheers,

Ray.

Teferi · 22-10-2008 1:25pm

Le Rack wrote: »

think he means from zulu, afaik he's in limerick

Yeah from Zulu. I heard rumours he is coming up to Dublin every 2nd week or so?

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