Visible tattoos are not allowed according the Garda handbook. Three trainee officers have been sent home from Garda training college in Templemore, Co Tipperary for having visible tattoos. It is understood that the tattoos were visible on the cadets’ lower arms, which would be visible if they were to wear a short sleeve uniform. They […]

2 years ago

Great idea, great cause. Alone, the charity for older people, has launched a unique new fundraiser to combat ageism. Teaming up with Dublin tattoo parlour The Ink Factory, Alone will provide five service-users with a tattoo of their choosing. The ‘Bucket Listers’ project aims to empower older people by fighting the stigma associated with ageing. […]

8 years ago

A work of art… One of the first things that made us notice that South Park wasn’t a conventional TV show was when in their first season Christmas episode, they introduced Mr Hankey – a recurring character that was literally a piece of talking poo. Mr Hankey has gone on to be a beloved part […]

9 years ago

Brought to you by Jameson.  “The donkey’s essential.” You’ll have to watch the video to find out exactly why the donkey is essential! Shane Guerrini made his name as a Creative Director with Dublin Ink but he admits that starting in the industry was a leap of faith. Hard work played a massive part in […]

9 years ago

The force is with him

10 years ago

Thinking about inking? Try before you buy… Tattoos are expensive to acquire and even more expensive to remove. They also have the potential to looks pretty hideous if poorly conceived. A new application – available on iTunes – called ‘Ink Hunter’ lets you preview tattoos in real time without making the painful commitment. Users can edit, […]

10 years ago