Celtic tattoos consist of beautiful and complex knot work and images that were taken from nature. The knot work is a design that twists and turns appears in jewelry, weapons, textiles and pottery. It can be found on Irish stonework that date as early as 400 BC. The knot work design tattoos draw on this ancient tradition and is a favorite motif for Irish tattoo designs. You may also see  Cross Tattoo Designs

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Irish Tattoo Design on Palm

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Irish Celtic Cross Tattoo Design

Irish Celtic Cross Tattoo Design Source

Small Irish Wrist Tattoo Design

Small Irish Wrist Tattoo Design Source

Shamrock tattoos are considered as a memento of St. Patrick’s methods of teaching. It is said that he reached down and plucked a shamrock, then held it up to illustrate the Holy Trinity to followers of pagan Celtic gods and goddesses. It is believed to bring good luck, ward off evil, and represent the three phases of the moon. You may also see Skull Tattoo Designs

Old School Irish Tattoo Design

Old School Irish Tattoo Design Source

Celtic Knot Irish Tattoo Design

Celtic Knot Irish Tattoo Design Source

Irish Skull Tattoo Design

Irish Skull Tattoo Design Source

Black Work Irish Tattoo Design

Black Work Irish Tattoo Design Source

Irish Tattoo Design on Neck

Irish Tattoo Design on Neck Source

Simple Irish Tattoo Design

Simple Irish Tattoo Design Source

Awesome Irish Tattoo Design

Awesome Irish Tattoo Design Source

Irish Forearm Tattoo Design

Irish Forearm Tattoo Design Source

Irish Shoulder Tattoo Design

Irish Shoulder Tattoo Design Source

Irish Arm Tattoo Design

Irish Arm Tattoo Design Source

Colorful Irish Tattoo Design

Colorful Irish Tattoo Design Source

Irish Tattoo Design on Leg

Irish Tattoo Design on Leg Source

Irish Chest Tattoo Design

Irish Chest Tattoo Design Source

Watercolor Irish Tattoo Design

Watercolor Irish Tattoo Design Source

Black and Grey Irish Tattoo Design

Black and Grey Irish Tattoo Design Source

Irish Tattoo Design on Foot

Irish Tattoo Design on Foot Source

Irish Name Tattoo Design

Irish Name Tattoo Design Source

Four-leaf clover designs are often combined with other lucky symbols such as a horseshoe. It is extremely rare which is why it became a symbol of luck. The four leaves symbolize hope, faith, love, and luck. You may often see four-leaf clover tattoos combined with the Irish folklore of a leprechaun. Originally, leprechauns weren’t the sweet chubby men dressed in green. They were considered rather nasty customers with no qualms about fighting with nosy people to try to steal their lucky charms. You may also see Tree Tattoo Designs

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