Another popular text tattoo is the “Fada Gan Iarracht,” which may look a little odd at first but it is definitely meaningful. In English, these words mean that you have to put in some effort to achieve things in life. This is a great Irish tattoo for anyone who has had a tough time sticking to tasks in the past and wants a motivational tattoo to help them stay focused. This is a slightly longer text tattoo, so it makes for an excellent ribs tat, though it can also work on the arm or leg.

Like in many other cultures, the butterfly is a very popular Irish tattoo and comes in a very cool style. This is a Celtic style that gives the butterfly unique curled lines along its wings to make it have a more mystical look. The meanings are the exact same as with all other butterfly tattoos, so if you want an Irish tattoo that symbolizes freedom and transformation, then this butterfly tattoo might just be the best design for you.

Ireland is also the birthplace of many famous writers and poets, including Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, James Joyce, all of whom write lovingly about their home country. While these aren’t usually talked about in the Irish tattoos conversation, they still work as Irish tattoos since you are showing pride in people who came from the country. Of course, you can add in any of the other Irish tattoos mentioned on this page if you want it to be a more obvious Irish tattoo.

Believe it or not, many people use skulls in their Irish tattoos; even as the focal point of the designs. For example, there are some designs that have a skull with an Irish top hat and with a clover in it. This is a great idea for anyone who likes the mortality symbolism that comes with the skull and the way that other Irish symbols look with that skull. These can actually be very cool Irish tattoo designs when drawn by an experienced artist.