Irish Tattoo Designs And Ideas

If you’re thinking of getting an Irish tattoo design, but you’re looking for a few ideas for what to have, then this guide was written with you in mind. By the time you have finished reading, you should have a few good ideas you can use or tweak for your own tattoo. So let’s begin.

Irish designs, as you may expect, often feature a lot of green. Common designs include clovers, knots, and Irish flags. Celtic crosses also feature prominently, although Celtic designs themselves are big enough to be classed as their own separate category.

The knot tattoos are often very detailed and intricate – they take a lot of fine needle work, so it can take awhile for this type of tattoo to be completed when you’re in the tattoo artist’s chair. The Irish tribal designs often feature many detailed curves, and strongly resemble the Celtic knot tattoo designs.

For a feminine design, hearts are often included with clovers in an interesting pattern. The heart will usually be chosen as the focal point, with tribal lines being used as stems for green 3-leaf clovers which will wind around the main heart design.

Another interesting theme is to make Irish symbols by using the winding, curved features of the knot design. A common example of this is an image of a 3-leaf clover, but drawn with an intertwining knot design. They are often symmetrically drawn, and the leaves of the clover will be designed to resemble heart shapes. This create a soft, feminine effect – and also shows a lot of Irish influence.