Cool Tattoos

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There is a lot of crossover between Celtic and Irish tattoos, and many Celtic Tattoos can also be considered Irish. In fact, there are only a few Celtic tattoos that are not also Irish. These include the spirals of war, a design from the Scottish highlands, and the thistle.

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Irish legends about the shamrock include a variety of mystic powers. The leaves of the shamrock are said to stand on end to warn of an approaching storm. The shamrock is claimed to be a remedy against the sting of scorpions and the bite of snakes.

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One of the most popular Celtic designs, the Celtic knot, is a popular Irish tattoo. The Celtic knot itself signifies spiritual eternity and immortality, the circle of life; every beginning from every end. The knot is infinite, as is life. Celtic knots can be used in any Irish tattoo; they can be used as lettering or as parts of larger images, or even as stand-alone art.

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Some people who get Irish tattoos do so because the imagery of Ireland holds special meaning. The claddagh is one of those images that evoke strong feelings. This symbol consists of a heart surrounded by two hands and is topped off with a crown. The claddagh is said to represent friendship - as well as love - with the three parts each signifying a different own sentiment. The crown is for loyalty, the hands are for friendship, and the heart is for love.

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There are different Irish tattoo designs that are available today. Each design has its own meaning depending on the person who has the tattoo. An Irish tattoo can vary to Irish flags, clover, leprechauns, words or claddagh. The tri-color flag looks great paired with other Irish images or alone. Many designs make it look as if it’s billowing in the breeze.

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Great heritage are symbolized by an Irish Tattoo. Irish tattoos come in various forms such as armband tattoos, Irish clover tattoos and shamrock tattoo. They admiration to their culture made them possible to use they’re symbols as an art. It reaffirms affinity to the indigenous artistic style of our ancestors.

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The Celtic cross Irish Tattoo arrived before Christianity. The Celtic cross design was used by the Druids to symbolize the Goddess of the moon. When these tribes were converted to Christianity the Celtic cross became the Christian cross on which Jesus was crucified.

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The Claddagh is a type of Irish Tattoo that represents friendship and love. This tattoo had a crown that symbolizes loyalty. The hands design for friendship. And the heart is a symbol of love.

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The Claddagh is a heart that is surrounded by two hands with a crown on top of it. This type of Irish Tattoo may be worn by lovers and best friends to show their love and devotion even without having any Irish ancestry.

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Irish Tattoo can be worn as a display of national pride. It can invoke feelings for specific situation. Even those that don’t have an Irish ancestor wear the Irish designs proudly as body art.