The Irish Gaelic Tattoo Handbook: Authentic Words and Phrases in the Celtic Language of Ireland

by Audrey Nickel

Are you planning an Irish-language tattoo or inscription? What could possibly go wrong? Quite a lot, if you depend on the internet for an Irish translation. Avoid a tattoo nightmare and learn how to incorporate Irish words into a design that honours the Celtic language and culture of Ireland. This book features a glossary of over 400 authentic Irish-language words, phrases, and sayings, illustrations of real-life Irish tattoos gone wrong, and tips on how to use the internet to your advantage when designing your tattoo, jewelry, crafts, or artwork.

104 pages, Paperback

Published May 2, 2017

Reviews

[Fred · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is good. If you are thinking of getting an Irish Tattoo, or just want to brush up on your Irish Phrases, this is a great source book. Audrey has been working on her Irish for many years, and has a good grasp of regional variations. I'm proud to know her, and proud to have this volume on my shelf.

[Rachelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

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This was a pretty good book with a lot of information on creating a good Irish Gaelic Tattoo. The Author put a lot of work into this little handbook. I wish there had been some images or illustrations of Tattoos that were well don and accurate. I gave 3 start because the information was very good, but I just felt like there was something missing.

I loved the glossary of Irish-Gaelic words in the back.

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought the book was excellent. I wanted to read it as a reference book, to add accurate information for a novel I am writing. It really served its purpose. I found a link provided also extremely helpful. Well set out. Useful to have an index. I would have preferred more illustrations, but overall I was very happy.

[Kristopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Any book that seeks to raise awareness of and access to minority languages is a great one already to me. This one is great because it gives a lot of great information for lay people, including excellent translations for the tattoos that millions of Irish Americans might be considering.

[Susan Schrader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Also a good read for those studying Gaelic