Irish Tattoo Galleries

Common Irish Tattoo Images

Irish

• Irish flag – The tri-color flag looks great paired with other Irish images or alone. Many designs make it look as if it's billowing in the breeze.
• Clover/Shamrock – Give yourself the luck of the Irish with a four-leaf clover.
• Leprechauns – These green-frocked men can be comical or menacing, depending on the expression created by a tattoo artist. The "Fighting Irish" of Notre Dame is another leprechaun option.
• Words – "Saol Gra Gaire" is Gaelic for "Life Love Laughter." Display your "Irish Pride", say "cheers" with a "Slainte" tat, or just use the simple message "Irish" to let everyone know your heritage.
• Claddagh – The Claddagh comes from the Claddagh ring, a piece of jewelry that can be used to represent both friendship and love. The design shows two hands holding a heart topped by a crown. These images are meant to symbolize love, friendship, and loyalty.

Celtic

The Celts were the ancient ancestors of the Irish, but elements of their culture persist to this day. Celtic designs are often a more stylish option than the images usually associated with St. Patrick's Day, and they also lend themselves to popular tribal tattoo designs.

• Celtic knot – Celtic knots are decorative knots that intertwine in a pattern. They are drawn to represent a continuous, unbroken loop.
• Celtic cross – This unique cross design features a thick-barred cross with a circle behind its upper portion. Interpretations of the significance of the circle vary, from Christian ideas of eternity to Pagan worship of the sun. Tattoo artists may also incorporate elements of the Celtic knot to fill in the outline of the cross.
• Celtic dragon –Celtic dragons are similar to other Western-style dragons. However, a dragon design may include other Celtic touches, such as the knot.
• Celtic runes - Some people seek a Celtic runes tat. However, runes as we think of them were not actually used by the Celts. This doesn't mean you can't still enjoy inking yourself with this distinctive alphabet, but if you want to celebrate your Irish heritage, you may want to choose another design.

Irish Colors

The colors of the Irish flag are green, white, and orange, and these colors are prominently featured in many Irish tattoo galleries. Between shamrocks and leprechauns, green is especially common. However, many Celtic designs are inked in a stark black.

Irish Tattoo Galleries Online

• Tattoo Johnny offers more than 400 Irish-themed tattoo designs. Are you tired of cutesy leprechaun images? Then their devilish version of this sprightly creature is for you. Find shamrocks of every shape and size, including designs that combine a four-leaf clover with butterflies, dolphins, and other popular images. There's something for every taste.
• BullseyeTattoos.com features more than 300 Irish and Celtic designs. Many of the tats have a tribal twist, such as the common tribal sun image with a Celtic knot superimposed on the center. Clover is available in tribal armbands and paired with crosses. Irish pride messages sit alongside cartoonish leprechauns. Several tats add Norse elements to the Celtic designs. Read more about the meaning of any tattoo with the site's article directory.
• Every Tattoo is a gallery of user-submitted tat pictures. From Claddagh designs to Irish flags, you'll find dozens of freshly-inked displays. These images can also give you ideas for tattoo placement – does a small shamrock look better on the ankle or lower stomach?

Whether you choose a classic Celtic cross or a cutting-edge tribal look, may the luck of the Irish be with you!