Irish Tattoo Design
Irish Tattoo Design – Invoke the luck o’ the Irish
One of the first things that comes to mind when searching for an Irish tattoo design is the spirit of the luck of the Irish. It is a fun, somewhat whimsical idea, with celebratory overtones that reminds people of St.Patty’s Day, leprechauns, and lucky four-leaf clovers. An Irish tattoo design is a popular choice for people wanting to give a nod to their own Irish heritage or because of their interest in Ireland and Irish history. Whatever the reason, an Irish tattoo design is a great choice and may even bring you luck!
An Irish tattoo design can be applied to nearly any part of the body, because they lend themselves well to a wide variety of sizes. Wrists, ankles, the tops of feet, arms, lower backs, shoulders/shoulder blades, the backs of necks, behind the ears, above the breast area, anywhere along the arms, and calves are amongst the most common places chosen for an Irish tattoo design. Green is the predominant color in an Irish tattoo design, but using that as your starting point, you can add other secondary colors to the tattoo to mix it up. For example, having a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, makes for a colorful, vibrant and positive image in a tattoo. Add a leprechaun pointing the way to your own pot of gold is a fun and happy image that shows your optimism and sense of whimsy.
Having a small four-leaf clover tattooed somewhere hidden on your body is a fun way of keeping your own little good luck charm with you at all times. Having a larger design is a way of showing the world that you believe in your own good luck and fortune because you carry it with you all the time. This also makes it a popular choice amongst competitive athletes. Show it off and give your competition something to think about it!
Another popular and very meaningful Irish tattoo design is that of the claddagh. This depicts two hands holding a heart, topped by a crown. The heart stands for love, the hands symbolize friendship, and the crown means loyalty. It is a symbol of friendship and love, and is also a popular ring design. Claddagh rings are a traditional Irish ring that may be given in friendship, or worn as engagement or wedding rings. The meanings behind the Claddagh design are as follows: “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my love.” or “Let love and friendship reign forever”. Having the Claddagh design can also be incorporated with one of those sayings for a very meaningful and sentimental Irish tattoo design. It is also a wonderful tattoo to share between best friends or life partners/spouses.
So, as an expression of love, friendship, a connection to Ireland, or to lead the way to your own pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, have an Irish tattoo design inked on you. May the luck of the Irish be with you!
