History of Irish Tattoo?

ProVox

Hey folks,

I'm trying to get some info on the history of tattooing in Ireland. Who would be the longest-working artist around?
Or has there been someone with a colourful (eh? puns yeah?) history that isn't working anymore?

I'm asking because I'm trying to get in contact with people at different stages of their professional development - from old hands to recent starters or new emerging artists or apprentices - for a short doc/film I plan on making.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance guys

Captain Red

Well regarding history wise, it was an Irish guy Samuel Rielly or O'Rielly who invented the modern tattoo gun that's all I know anyway

niallam

http://comeheretome.com/2011/09/22/johnny-eagle-dublins-first-tattoist/

djrlittleton

johnny eagle, bren hart, joe myler, badger (up the north) danny bullman these would be a few names to seek out for docu as corner stones of irish tattooing

ProVox

Cheers folks - great info.
I'm trying to get the interviews filmed before the middle of Feb - so I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

Thanks again