Saint Patrick himself, the patron saint of Ireland, is a prevalent icon within Christian Ireland and is known for spreading Catholicism through the pagan land. He supported the Christians who already existed there and baptized countless others. There are plenty of ways to get this ultimate Irish tattoo, so it’s a good idea to look at some of the paintings and other artwork of Saint Patrick to find one that you think will look great in tattoo form.

The Cross of Saint Patrick is commonly used to convey his teachings and good works. It is symmetrical with flared edges or includes a third line intersecting the cross of the first two lines. This is possibly the most popular upper-arm Irish tattoo since it fits so well in that area. These are usually considered to be works of art both in the physical and tattoo form because of how much line work and detail that is involved in making one. Design wise, you can go with a simpler cross with that classic line work, or you can also choose to make it much more detailed, such as in sculpture form.

Another symbol that conveys Irish culture is the Erin God Bragh flag used by the Saint Patrick’s Battalion of men who fought in the Mexican-American War. A golden maiden curves into the shape of a stringed harp, encircled by golden shamrocks and the inscription “erin go bragh” which translates to “Ireland forever”. The flag has become a strong symbol of Irish nationalism and rebellion.

If you are looking for an Irish love tattoo, then you might like the simple yet meaningful “Mo Chuisle” text tattoo. This is a very cool and very Irish way of saying “My love,” which makes it perfect if you have a significant other and are interested in getting a love tattoo. If you do end up choosing to get a Mo Chuisle tattoo, then you’ll want to think about the type of font that you’ll use and if you want any other images surrounding it. Like most other quote tattoos, you can place these words anywhere on your skin, though most people choose to put them on their arms so they can always see them.