Mon – Sat 11am – 7pm | Sunday by request
Celtic knots, Claddaghs, shamrocks, harps and Irish-language script, custom drawn in Dublin. A tattoo with real roots, whether you live here or are just visiting.
★★★★★ 5.0 from 81 Google reviews
From €80
Walk-ins welcome
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Every tattoo is quoted individually, but here is a guide so there are no surprises.
A shamrock, Irish stamp, Claddagh, harp, triskele or a short Irish word.
Most popular
Celtic knot bands, Ogham names and longer Irish phrases.
Celtic sleeves, back pieces and manuscript-inspired designs.
Your deposit comes off the final price, and you only pay it once you are happy with your design. Cash and bank transfer accepted.
Why Rogue Raven Ink
Tell us the story behind it. We draw your symbol or knot to fit your placement, not copied from a search result.
Every over-and-under in a Celtic knot is drafted so the lines flow without a break and stay crisp as they heal.
Highest hygiene standards and a calm space on Baggot St. Perfect if it is your first tattoo.
How it works
A sentence and a reference photo is enough. Takes a minute.
We reply with a price and available dates.
We refine it together. Pay the €10 to €25 deposit only when you love it.
Relaxed, spotless studio on Baggot St. Aftercare guide included.
What clients say
★★★★★
From 81 Google reviews
10000% recommend Rogue Raven Ink to anyone looking to get a tattoo. The studio is fabulous and comfortable and it creates a lovely and relaxing vibe.
Maisie Horan, Google review
Free quote, no commitment
We will reply with a price and available dates, usually the same day.
Prefer to chat? Send us your idea on WhatsApp.
Questions
Small Irish symbols like a shamrock, Claddagh or harp start from €80. Celtic knotwork, Ogham and longer script are quoted by size, and large pieces are quoted after a free consultation. Your €10 to €25 deposit comes off the final price.
We set Irish text carefully and double-check spelling and fadas with you before we start. For longer phrases, we recommend confirming the translation with a fluent speaker first, since online translators often get Irish grammar wrong.
Yes. Small pieces can often be done the same day, Monday to Saturday, 11am to 7pm, subject to availability. If you are only in Dublin for a few days, book ahead to guarantee your slot.
The Claddagh comes from the fishing village of Claddagh in Galway. The hands stand for friendship, the heart for love and the crown for loyalty. It is one of the most popular Irish tattoos for couples, families and anyone marking a bond.
Of course. Many of our clients are visitors or part of the Irish diaspora reconnecting with family roots. We will talk through the meaning of each symbol so you choose one that genuinely fits your story.
Not if it is sized and spaced well. Tightly packed knotwork can soften as ink settles, so we leave enough room between lines and suggest a size that keeps the pattern readable for years.
Yes. Keep it clean, wear loose clothing over it and avoid swimming, saunas and strong sun for about two weeks. We give you a written aftercare guide to take home.
The Irish tattoo guide
Looking for an Irish tattoo in Dublin? At Rogue Raven Ink, on Baggot Street Upper in Dublin 4, we design Irish and Celtic tattoos from scratch, from a tiny shamrock behind the ear to a full Celtic knotwork sleeve.
Irish symbols carry centuries of history, so getting the details right matters. Below is a guide to the most popular designs, what they mean and how to choose the right style, size and placement for yours.
Most Irish tattoos start from a small set of symbols, each with its own story:
Words in Irish (Gaeilge) make a personal tattoo. Popular choices include Grá (love), Neart (strength), Mo chroí (my heart) and Anam cara (soul friend). Accents, called fadas, change meaning, so we check every letter with you before the needle touches skin. Irish text can also be set in traditional Gaelic type for an older look.
Ogham is the early medieval Irish alphabet carved on standing stones. Letters sit as short strokes along a central line and read from bottom to top, which makes Ogham names a natural fit for the spine, forearm or ribs.
Irish designs work in almost any style. Celtic knotwork looks striking in solid black, so it pairs naturally with our blackwork tattoos. A shamrock, Claddagh or harp can be drawn as delicate fine line tattoos for a subtle first piece. Colour suits manuscript-inspired designs, with the greens, golds and reds of illuminated pages. If you want something quick, ask about Irish designs in our flash tattoo book.
Plenty of our clients are visitors who want to take a piece of Ireland home. A small Irish symbol is usually a single short session, and we take walk-ins Monday to Saturday. If your trip is short, send us your idea before you travel so we can hold a slot and have a design ready.
Travelling with a fresh tattoo is fine. Plan your session for early in your trip, keep it clean and covered loosely on flights, and skip swimming and strong sun for about two weeks.
Arm and calf bands. Celtic knot bands wrap naturally around the upper arm, forearm or calf.
Wrist and behind the ear. Small shamrocks, Claddaghs and single Irish words suit discreet spots.
Spine and forearm. Ogham names and longer Irish phrases follow these long, vertical lines.
Shoulder and back. Larger triskeles, Celtic crosses and tree-of-life designs need space to show their detail.
Finger tattoos are popular for Claddagh rings, but they fade quickly on hands, so expect touch-ups.
A Celtic knot only works if every line passes correctly over and under the next and never breaks. Copied designs often have mistakes in the weave. We draft each knot to fit your placement, check that every strand connects, and leave enough space between lines so the pattern stays sharp as it heals and ages.
For many people an Irish tattoo is about family: a grandparent’s county, a surname in Ogham or a Claddagh shared between siblings. Bring us the story, old photos or family names, and we will turn them into a design that is yours alone. We are a queer-friendly, body-positive studio, and everyone is welcome.
Fine knotwork and thin script need good aftercare to stay crisp. Keep your tattoo clean, lightly moisturised and out of the sun while it heals. Our guide to the tattoo healing process explains what to expect at each stage.
Send us your idea, placement and rough size through the form above or on WhatsApp. We reply with a quote and available dates, and you pay a small deposit only once you love your design. Want to give an Irish tattoo as a present? Our tattoo gift voucher lets them choose their own design later.
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