Irish Tattoo Event
The Irish Tattoo Event is a one-day convention on Saturday, November 8, 2025. It is held at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. The event focuses on live tattooing, with artists working on clients throughout the day. Attendees can walk the convention floor to see artists at work, discuss custom designs, and get tattooed. There are booths selling tattoo aftercare, apparel, and artwork. The event typically includes tattoo competitions with categories like best of day and best large piece. Ballinasloe is a central town in Ireland, making it accessible for artists and collectors from across the country. Ireland has a strong tattoo culture with a mix of traditional Celtic styles and modern international influences. Tickets are sold at the door. Parking is available at the hotel. It is advisable to bring cash for transactions with artists and vendors. The Shearwater Hotel also offers rooms for attendees traveling from afar.
Event Highlights
The Irish Tattoo Event is a one-day tattoo convention on November 8, 2025. It takes place at the Shearwater Hotel in Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland. This event is centered on live tattooing, allowing attendees to get work done by a variety of artists on site. The convention also features artist booths, vendor markets selling tattoo-related goods, and competitions for the best tattoos. Ballinasloe's central location in Ireland makes it a practical gathering point for the country's tattoo community, which is known for its skilled artists specializing in everything from Celtic motifs to modern styles.