#tattoo
'We're bottom of the pile': Tattoo artists say they shouldn't have to wait until August to reopen
Like other industries, tattoo artists are pushing to reopen earlier than indicated in the government’s roadmap.
Government finalising guidelines for tattooing and body piercing in Ireland
Currently there are no basic training requirements for staff and no age of consent required.
Players asked to cover their tattoos during Rugby World Cup in Japan
Tattoos have long been associated with the Yakuza crime syndicates in Japan.
Poll: Do you have a tattoo?
Give it to us straight. Be honest.
Margot Robbie tattooed the foot of a fan on The Graham Norton Show last night
Also featuring last night’s red chair story about an Irish mammy.
'Strong evidence' that tattoo ink can seep into our bodies with toxic elements, say scientists
Only the tiniest, nano-scale particles made it into the lymph nodes, researchers found.
Someone actually got a Johnny Logan tattoo and it is magnificent
The flowing locks. The white suit. It’s all there.
Ryan Reynolds just responded to a fan who got his name tattooed on his arse
I don’t know what kind of reaction we were expecting.
Temple Bar tattoo parlour defends sprinkler system to deter rough sleepers
The business said its intention was not to cause harm to anyone.
13 tattoos that would definitely make you proud to be Irish
Or not. At all.
Ian Dempsey just got a rather large tattoo live on air, all for a wonderful cause
There’s a starmaaan….
This Kerry woman lost a bet and had to get a Dublin footballer tattooed on her arm
“Shites, the lot of ye.”
This Leaving Cert student celebrated finishing his English exam with a gas tattoo
The only acceptable reaction to your favourite poet appearing on the paper.
"I wrote from anger": This hard-hitting Irish book is about tattoos and tragedy
We spoke to the author, Deirdre Sullivan.
Zayn Malik got a tattoo on his face and we need to have words with him
For god’s sake Zayn.
A trans teen's mum updated her tattoo of him in the nicest way
The perfect tribute.
Tattoo and piercing guidelines to be introduced to prevent infection in parlours
The department of health said it wants to ensure high standards as an increasing number of people are choosing to have tattoos and piercings.
People stuck their arms through a hole and let an artist give them 'mystery tattoos'
They weren’t allowed to see them until he was finished. GULP.
Conor McGregor is running out of space on his torso after getting 2 new tattoos
What do you think of his latest pieces?
This girl's tattoo contains a powerful message about mental health
Bekah Miles got her tattoo to encourage people to talk about depression.
Was Ed Sheeran just trolling the world with his massive lion tattoo?
Don’t be lion to us, Ed.
Police find severed leg tattooed with the phrase "a good day to die"
The grisly find was made in Rome yesterday.
This is perhaps the greatest Mayo headline that has ever existed
A tattoo gone VERY wrong.
Would you hire this man? Most Irish bosses wouldn't
Some sectors are more forgiving – but even a small visible tattoo can seriously impede your job hunt.
Someone got the name of this Temple Bar pub tattooed on their arm
“So, what does your tattoo mean?” “It’s the name of a pub in Temple Bar.” “Oh.”
McGregor: 'This tattoo cost me €20 while I was drunk in Ayia Napa'
What happens on holiday, stays on holiday. Except for tattoos.
The Apple Watch is having problems recognising users with tattooed wrists
The watch’s sensor is unable to detect a heartbeat if there’s a tattoo covering the skin.
This guy's terrible Pokémon tattoo has completely taken over Reddit
It’s like “left shark” all over again.
A man has only gone and tattooed #TheDress on himself
It’s blue and black, in case you were wondering.
Regretting that tattoo? Soon there'll be a painless cream to remove it
The cream is being developed by a Canadian PhD student who says it will be considerably cheaper than the laser-based method.
Did Craig Burley really get a Fernando Torres tattoo after losing a bet?
It looks convincing but we’re not sure.
9 things people with tattoos are completely sick of hearing
“Did it hurt?” *puts fingers in ears*
Guy gets Gordon Ramsay's name tattooed on his arse
Photos of bare bums abound in here. Just thought we’d let you know.
Tattoo and piercing industry regulation under review - because there's none right now
Businesses must adhere to health and safety rules, but there is nothing specifically tailored for the industry.
Irish employers are still wary of staff with excessive tattoos
73 per cent were “unlikely to employ someone” who had a lot of tattoos.
Man with 'MURDER' tattooed on his neck is now on trial for murder...and wants the tattoo removed
His lawyers believe the ink may prejudice a jury.
Have a neck tattoo? Did you know you're barred from joining the Defence Forces?
Minister for Defence Alan Shatter said there are no plans to review the rule.
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