Visiting Dublin
Getting tattooed in Dublin
Plan the appointment around your trip.
If you would like a tattoo during a visit to Dublin, contact us before you arrive. Your idea and travel dates help us discuss preparation, availability and the time needed afterwards. You’ll find the studio at 7 Meath Place in The Liberties.
How booking works
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Start with your idea
Send your subject, placement, references and a rough measurement, along with your arrival and departure dates. Tell us which days you are free.
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We talk through the details
We review your request, and an artist gives an initial estimate. That estimate is not necessarily final. We’ll explain the consultation and session deposit arrangements, and you can choose an artist in the form if you have a preference.
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Confirm your appointment
We’ll explain the consultation and appointment arrangements for your dates. Wait for written appointment confirmation before booking travel for the tattoo.
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Arrive and settle in
Final artwork is normally shown on the day, so review the drawing and placement with your artist before work begins. You can ask questions and request breaks, and aftercare is explained before you leave.
Ideas and inspiration
Ireland as a starting point.
A botanical reference, a family connection or a subject from Irish folklore can give a design its starting point. Share the specific reference and what appeals to you about it. Your artist will discuss how to translate it into a tattoo.
You are just as welcome to bring an idea with no connection to the trip. Browse our gallery for inspiration, or see the Celtic and Irish examples if heritage is part of what you have in mind.
Planning the days around your tattoo
Allow for the days afterwards.
Mention swimming, sun exposure and onward travel before you choose a date. A healing tattoo affects those plans, and we’ll explain the care your piece needs.
Larger work may need several sittings. Tell us whether you can return to Dublin, so we can discuss a plan before you commit.
Our guide to custom quotes explains what goes into one. You can also read about healed tattoos and longevity while you’re considering your design.
Confirm the appointment before you book travel for it. Rest well and avoid alcohol the evening before, eat before you arrive, and allow time to get here without rushing. The studio provides drinks and snacks, and longer sessions allow a lunch break.
A glimpse of the studio
7 Meath Place, The Liberties, Dublin 8. Arrange your visit with us in advance.
Planning your visit
Questions you may have
01Can I plan a tattoo while visiting Dublin?
Yes. Send your idea and dates before you arrive, so we can discuss availability and the preparation needed. Confirm the appointment with us before you book travel for it.
02When should I get in touch?
Get in touch once you have possible dates. A project may need time for a consultation and design work, but you can still ask if your visit is soon.
03Can my tattoo reflect a connection to Ireland?
Yes. A specific place, botanical reference or piece of folklore can guide the drawing. Explain the connection so your artist can consider it.
04Can I book just before travelling home?
Tell us your departure date and travel plans before you book. We’ll discuss how the length of the session and the care afterwards fit around your visit.
05Should I arrange an appointment?
Booking ahead is recommended. Same-day availability is occasional, so confirm the appointment with us before you book travel for the tattoo.
06Where is the studio?
7 Meath Place, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 T628. Eat before you arrive, and allow time to get here without rushing.
07Can someone come with me to the appointment?
Tattoo appointments are between you and your artist, so additional guests cannot be accommodated during the session. If you are travelling with someone, let us know in advance so we can plan your visit.
08What if the tattoo needs more than one visit?
Tell us whether you can return. We’ll discuss the proposed stages and the time needed for healing before agreeing the project plan.
Plan your Dublin tattoo
Share your idea and travel dates. We’ll talk through the design, appointment arrangements and preparation with you.