This morning we were all pretty surprised to learn that Majella O'Donnell has a tattoo of her husband Daniel - on her bum. It got us wondering; how many people have tattoos and do they still like them? Are they hidden or on-show? How did they choose? WHAT DOES IT ALL MEAN BASIL?
Anyway, we put the question out to the listeners of The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show and one of the first text we got in came from Joanne who said: I'm looking for ideas for symbolic discreet tattoo for my divorce!! Any ideas? Joanne
Here were some of the suggestions that came in for Joanne, as well as some of the inking stories of our listeners!
A butterfly for the divorce lady. Symbolizes a new start. Still trying to pluck up the courage to get mine!
Divorce tattoo: the copyrighted symbol {C in a circle} with a big X on it. Symbolising that nobody can be owned by anyone
Tell the woman looking for a discreet tattoo for her divorce to look at white tattoos. I have two and they're beautiful and subtle. Jo in Dublin 8 (Here's an example of a white tattoo)
Hi, I want to get a tattoo to express my individuality. Do you mind if I look through this book of tattoos you've done for other people? Mike, Sligo
I would love to get a tattoo and have been thinking about it for years at this stage, but the Mrs has said that she'd disown me if I did as she 'detests' them. Her words.... :-(
Morning, I’ve two - went to San Francisco a long time ago with my mum and we both got them done! Will always remember it - and then another one when my daughter was born on my wrist her name “Daisy” PS - love the show, and I have to go now cause I want to enter your quiz again....lol
Have 2 tattoos which I didn’t get until I was in my 40s. Wanted one for years but was unsure until I met a tattoo artist and showed him my ideas.
I've got 2 tattoos. The last one I got was when I was very inebriated in a night club in Tijuana in Mexico. There was a tattoo parlour in the night club. From Mark in Clare
I have one Ian - I got my girlfriend's name on my back after 2 months, and now 6 years later we’re married!
My uncle has a tattoo of a map of Ireland on his back - but at least you know where you are with him. From Ray Murphy in Drimnagh
Hey Ian, I have a black tribal phoenix with its wings on fire between by shoulder blades. It took 2 and a half hours to get and it took me 15 years to get courage to get it done but looks pretty cool and well worth it! Marcey in Tipperary
Iano - tattoos are the Devils writing! :-) We should leave this world the way God put us on it :-) Might get one though. Eddie in Donegal
I've a tramp stamp and I'm a man of 31! Got it when I was 17 cos a friend who I thought was cool said they were deadly! I have been endlessly slagged ever since. Rob
